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A797 AYJ

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,780 mi
Last recorded9,780 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA797 AYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 9,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 9,751 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 97,514 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 9,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system in poor general condition

Pass 19 May 2018 9,735 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake beginning to bind

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also tailpipe in poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front wing corroded forward of door

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember has general corrosion around mountings for towbar (6.6.6)

Pass 25 May 2016 9,735 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 9,735 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 8,955 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 89,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2013 81,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2012 67,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 53,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 3,491 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 1,282 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 99,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 97,326 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 94,492 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

the toilet deos not flush properly some dificulty in washing hands while moving

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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A797 AYJ is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 A797 AYJ, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A797 AYJ registered?

A797 AYJ is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 1982.

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