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ABW 382X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

59,156 mi
Last recorded59,156 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 382X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,156 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 59,136 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,470 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,926 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,102 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 54,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,092 miles

Front nearside and offside steering rack mount rubbers slight play

Nearside Rear tyre - nail in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2016 48,065 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front nearside and offside steering rack mount rubbers slight play

Nearside Rear tyre - nail in tread

Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,856 miles

Vehicle undersealed underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2015 41,856 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Dec 2013 39,448 miles

Oil leak

front drop links perrishing

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2012 36,235 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2012 36,200 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,162 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 34,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,969 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 25,637 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,843 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 24,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,908 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 23,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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ABW 382X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 ABW 382X, 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 ABW 382X registered?

ABW 382X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 April 1982.

Is ABW 382X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 382X shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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