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A249 NNM

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

19,310 mi
Last recorded19,310 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA249 NNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 19,310 miles

both upper inside rear arches starting to corrode.Advise attention is paid to this area.

car starting to corrode heavily underneath.Advise attention is paid to this to stop further corrosion.

corrosion to sill on o/s inner sill towards rear of car is corroded.Advise attention is paid to this.

Pass 31 Dec 2015 159,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 13,052 miles

Bad corrsion to both front steps underside of car towards the front.Advise attention is given to these quite soon.

Bad corrsion too both rear wheel inner archs at the top.Advise attention is given to this quite soon.

Both front track rod end boots perished.

Car starting to corrode underneath.

N/s inner cv gaitor badly perished.Advise replacement in near future.

N/s sidedoor has bad corrosion to outer skin.

N/s/f seat belt slow to retract.

Slight play in n/s/r and n/s/f wheels side to side.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 10,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 10,082 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 4,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 98,620 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 98,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 8 Oct 2008 96,036 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2008 96,029 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2008 95,984 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s drivesharft mounting bolts loose

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2007 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f top ball joint gaiter split

slight movement in steering rack rubbers

Fail 25 Aug 2006 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f top ball joint gaiter split

slight movement in steering rack rubbers

Fail 9 Aug 2006 90,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

slight wear in steering rack rubbers

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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A249 NNM is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 A249 NNM, 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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A249 NNM is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 November 1983.

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