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B477 AAT

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

266,316 mi
Last recorded266,316 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB477 AAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 266,316 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 266,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 266,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 261,243 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 256,446 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 256,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B477 AAT is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B477 AAT, 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.

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What year was B477 AAT registered?

B477 AAT is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 1989.

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