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A247 NTM

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA247 NTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 95,806 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 95,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 95,779 miles

all tyre walls beginning to crack and perrish

corrosion appearing at wheel arches and front steps

dashboard loose

rear brake pipes corroded close to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2013 95,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

all tyre walls beginning to crack and perrish

corrosion appearing at wheel arches and front steps

dashboard loose

rear brake pipes corroded close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r brake drum noise ?

Fail 12 Jul 2011 95,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r brake drum noise ?

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 NTM is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTM, 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 A247 NTM registered?

A247 NTM is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 November 1983.

Is A247 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A247 NTM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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