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A19 GYP

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,499 mi
Last recorded99,499 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 GYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 99,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 99,497 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,903 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 98,024 miles

both inner rear arch corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 97,481 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,212 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 94,830 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,913 miles

Brake pipes covered in underseal

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes covered in underseal

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 90,870 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 90,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing unevely on edges

Fail 22 May 2013 90,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing unevely on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,049 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 89,049 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,737 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 88,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,724 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,824 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 84,924 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake drum rubbing against backplate.

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 82,880 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 82,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 81,249 miles

Slight play in sterring rack mounting bushes.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 77,200 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall perished.

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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A19 GYP is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A19 GYP, 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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A19 GYP is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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