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A250 NNM

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Pink Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,526 mi
Last recorded78,526 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA250 NNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,526 miles

Engine Mount Rubber Bush Starting To Wear

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Complete Assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor Area in Wheel Arch Tub Near Seat Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion Hole Inside Jacking Point Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor Area In Wheel Arch Tub Near Seat Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor Area Near Accelerator Pedal And Hole |Along Seam Between Arch Tub And Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point Area Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Complete Assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 78,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working intermittent (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened complete assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion floor area in wheel arch tub near seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inside jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion floor area in wheel arch tub near seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion floor area near accelerator pedal and hole along seam between arch tub and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened complete assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

engine mount rubber bushes starting to wear

Fail 23 Apr 2024 78,509 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessively corroded rear suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2022 77,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 77,454 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion [heavy in some areas] on braking and suspension components and on chassis both sides front and rear

Fail 3 Sep 2021 77,441 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion [heavy in some areas] on braking and suspension components and on chassis both sides front and rear

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,478 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

nearside rear inner and outer cv boots split

Fail 29 Jul 2013 75,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

nearside rear inner and outer cv boots split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,478 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

nearside rear inner and outer cv boot deteriorated

offside rear inner cv boot deteriorated

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 18 Jul 2012 72,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion various sections outside prescribed areas

nearside rear inner and outer cv boot deteriorated

offside rear inner cv boot deteriorated

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 18 May 2011 72,005 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 72,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 May 2010 70,886 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 May 2010 70,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,321 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2009 69,136 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 65,666 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2008 65,577 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,013 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 64,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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A250 NNM is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Pink with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A250 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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A250 NNM is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 November 1983.

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