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A867 YCF

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

27,713 mi
Last recorded27,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA867 YCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,713 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 27,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking T connector to hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jun 2017 27,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking T connector to hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2016 26,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 May 2016 26,836 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking return to tank (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 23,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 23,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight earth fault on n/s rear lamp cluster

Pass 3 May 2013 22,745 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 22,745 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

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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A867 YCF is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 A867 YCF, 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 A867 YCF registered?

A867 YCF is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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