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A247 EPA

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

7,988 mi
Last recorded7,988 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA247 EPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 7,988 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 7,988 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 79,881 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 7,983 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 7,983 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 7,963 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 7,908 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 7,908 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 70,935 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,026 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 6,398 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 6,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 6,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 5,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 5,302 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 4,501 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 4,048 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 103,692 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 2,918 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 2,913 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 850 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 99,272 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 98,383 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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A247 EPA is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A247 EPA, 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 A247 EPA registered?

A247 EPA is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 November 1983.

Is A247 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A247 EPA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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