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A191 WNP

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,754 mi
Last recorded70,754 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA191 WNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,754 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 70,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,153 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 69,860 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 69,850 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 69,705 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2021 69,696 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,144 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,518 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,643 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 61,294 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,957 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,904 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 58,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,923 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 54,477 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 51,437 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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A191 WNP is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A191 WNP, 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.

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What year was A191 WNP registered?

A191 WNP is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 1983.

Is A191 WNP safe to buy?

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