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A243 SEU

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,298 mi
Last recorded14,298 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA243 SEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,298 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,661 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2007 13,661 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2006 1,580 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 1,580 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A243 SEU is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A243 SEU, 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

How do I check the history of A243 SEU?

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What year was A243 SEU registered?

A243 SEU is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 1983.

Is A243 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A243 SEU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A243 SEU have outstanding finance?

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