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A299 VMH

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

4,741 mi
Last recorded4,741 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA299 VMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 4,741 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 4,741 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 4,271 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 4,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 1,974 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 1,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,635 miles

excessive corrosion on door steps and both front jacking point but not within prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jun 2018 98,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected floor (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

excessive corrosion on door steps and both front jacking point but not within prescribed areas

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,811 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 97,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,695 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre valve starting to perish/deteriorate

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 97,472 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Unable to carry out brake check due to brakes being seized

Unable to check wheel bearings due to brakes being seized

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,678 miles

hand brake lever worn

near side rear under wheel arch area corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 96,178 miles

nsf structure has corrosion

osf tyre perished

rust in os outer sill

Fail 19 Jul 2013 96,175 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

i can not see the pads through wheels

osf tyre perished

rust in os outer sill

wheels can not be turnd by hand

Pass 4 Aug 2012 95,784 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion around front seat belt fixing points

Fail 2 Aug 2012 95,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion around front seat belt fixing points

Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight split in n/s/r inner cv boot

some corrosion around o/s/f seat belt fixing point

Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,984 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 93,983 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

corrosion in o/s/f sill , advise atention....

general under body corrosion.....

o/s/f tyre perishing.....

play in n/s & o/s/f wheel bearings , advise atention....

wipers smear ...

Pass 17 Jun 2010 89,352 miles

foot brake pedal slightly sticky in oparation

Pass 4 Apr 2009 86,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 86,683 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 80,615 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 80,603 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cable fouling front anti-roll bar..........

Fail 15 Sep 2006 80,596 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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A299 VMH is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 A299 VMH, 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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A299 VMH is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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