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ABW 917X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,432 mi
Last recorded67,432 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 917X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 67,432 miles

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

rust to underside brake body and suspension parts

Fail 19 Apr 2023 67,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1/4 sill rusted and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rust to underside brake body and suspension parts

Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,951 miles

surface rust to underside brakes suspension and body parts

Pass 8 Apr 2021 66,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside outer brake pipes from calipers to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside an offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to underside and body parts

Pass 31 Mar 2020 65,439 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion present on underside of vehicle front and rear

Fail 8 Apr 2019 64,419 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion present on underside of vehicle front and rear

Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,625 miles

Offside Front tyre perish

Fail 13 Jul 2016 63,625 miles

Offside Front tyre perish

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,298 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 61,294 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,226 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside door step corroded

rear vallance corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,208 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 60,241 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 60,241 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 59,655 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 59,655 miles

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

nearside rear door appature corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 59,272 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 58,234 miles

crossion to body work

crossion to underside

drivers seat belt starting to fray

slight oil leak

Fail 6 May 2009 58,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

crossion to body work

crossion to underside

drivers seat belt starting to fray

slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2006 57,378 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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ABW 917X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ABW 917X, 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 917X registered?

ABW 917X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 1982.

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The MOT history for ABW 917X shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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