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A6 WBX

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,709 mi
Last recorded168,709 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 WBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 168,709 miles

front brake pads low

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

small chip in zone B on screen

Pass 25 Apr 2015 163,224 miles

n/s front track rod end dust cover slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 159,221 miles

both rear tyres worn close to l;egal limit, ok at time of test

european headlamp fitted to n/s! beam bender fitted, beam pattern ok at time of test

slight oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

washers poor, just ok at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2013 155,406 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 155,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 148,994 miles

manual emissions set to 3.1 co

rear number plate light just upto standard

Pass 28 Jul 2010 144,988 miles

all lights tinted

lpg fitted

no spare wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2009 138,548 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 132,995 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 130,581 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 130,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 127,173 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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A6 WBX is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 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 A6 WBX, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 WBX registered?

A6 WBX is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 February 1989.

Is A6 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 WBX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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