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A276 BSE

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,462 mi
Last recorded88,462 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA276 BSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,462 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes perished

Pass 14 Jul 2022 85,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside hole in sliding door

Offside Front brake back plate missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,442 miles

Offside Front BRACK DISC BACKPLATE MISSING

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 78,428 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front BRACK DISC BACKPLATE MISSING

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,917 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,856 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 77,800 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 77,800 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 77,699 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,430 miles

Brake imbalance at rear

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OSF back plate corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,145 miles

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

Offside front brake back plate corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,145 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake back plate corroded.

Offside front tyre perished & cracked badly and worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 73,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F inner sill holed and corroded but not within 30cms of anything

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 73,329 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f inner sill holed and corroded not within 30cms of anything

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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A276 BSE is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 A276 BSE, 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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A276 BSE is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 December 1983.

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