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A284 HKD

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,897 mi
Last recorded75,897 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA284 HKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,897 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake cable fraying at front (3.5.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 75,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake cable fraying at front (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,885 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 74,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspention bushes perished but no free play

general corrosion to body work

Pass 21 Aug 2010 71,040 miles

Both bottom ball joints have slight play

Both front steps heavily corroded

Both rear brake hose helded in place with cable ties

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside fromt tyre pereshed

Offside front brake hose held in place with cable tie

Rear number plate cracked

Vehicle body and exterior suffering from corrosion

bottom of side door heavily corroded but covered in tape

offside rear trailing arm mountings heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

all tyres showing signs of age with light perishing cracks in side walls

both front door steps corroded

indicator green warning light glows faintly

rear no.plate minor damage & delaminating

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIDING DOOR LOWER POOR CONDITION

Fail 6 Sep 2008 62,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

SLIDING DOOR LOWER POOR CONDITION

Fail 22 Jul 2008 62,717 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

water leak rear pipe area

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,758 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 48,758 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 43,702 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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A284 HKD is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A284 HKD, 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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A284 HKD is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 October 1983.

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