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A29 NAA

1983 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

683,128 mi
Last recorded683,128 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Transporter59,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 NAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 683,128 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight surface rust along chassis rails.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,889 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 61,882 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,665 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 57,663 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,882 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 56,869 miles

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

SIDEWALLS ON ALL TYRES PERISHED.

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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A29 NAA is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A29 NAA, 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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What year was A29 NAA registered?

A29 NAA is a 1983 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 November 1983.

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