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E801 AYA

1992 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,236 mi
Last recorded166,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Transporter126,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE801 AYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 166,236 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 164,406 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 160,730 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 157,659 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 157,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread to inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 154,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 152,720 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 152,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 148,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 146,118 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 140,751 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 135,345 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 128,470 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 124,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 118,866 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 109,845 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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E801 AYA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 126,688 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 E801 AYA, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E801 AYA registered?

E801 AYA is a 1992 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1992.

Is E801 AYA safe to buy?

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