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A233 VOF

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,160 mi
Last recorded60,160 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA233 VOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,744 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 56,505 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s rear brake back plate corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,120 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 51,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front steel brake pipes corroded may soon require attention

heavy and light corrosion all over vehicle outside of prescibed areas

offside rear inner wheel well/arch corroded outside of prescirbed areas

rear steel brake pipes corroded may soon require attention

rear valance corroded heavily outside of prescibed areas

repair patches on offside rear wheel arch heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect repair

Fail 5 Jun 2006 51,258 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front steel brake pipes rusty (between flexi hoses and calipers) may require attention soon

slight corrosion all over vehicle, outside of prescribed areas

slight exhaust leak may require attention soon

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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A233 VOF is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A233 VOF, 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 A233 VOF registered?

A233 VOF is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A233 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A233 VOF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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