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A21 CWB

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,773 mi
Last recorded38,773 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 CWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 38,773 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive enegine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,281 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 38,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 34,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,240 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 27,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,009 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 26,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 25,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to remove fuel cap.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

h/brake warning light on

Pass 27 May 2011 22,727 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 22,727 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A21 CWB is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A21 CWB, 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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A21 CWB is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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