MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,156 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
Front nearside and offside steering rack mount rubbers slight play
Nearside Rear tyre - nail in tread
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
Vehicle undersealed underneath not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Vehicle undersealed underneath not allowing full inspection
Oil leak
front drop links perrishing
slight inbalance on front brakes
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of ABW 382X?
You can check the full history of ABW 382X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does ABW 382X have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ABW 382X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.