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A186 GBE

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,678 mi
Last recorded17,678 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA186 GBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 17,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 17,678 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 16,150 miles

main beam tell tail not working

reverse lights not working

Fail 16 Jun 2021 16,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

main beam tell tail not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Jun 2020 15,550 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 115,578 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 9,346 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 7,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 4,632 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 4,486 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 2,694 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 2,694 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 685 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 98,418 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 96,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 95,159 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 93,269 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A186 GBE is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 59,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A186 GBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A186 GBE registered?

A186 GBE is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 September 1983.

Is A186 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A186 GBE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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