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ADV 217X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

253,132 mi
Last recorded253,132 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 217X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 253,132 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak from engine ()

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2017 253,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 248,937 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 248,700 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back plate (3.3.A.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 244,647 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 244,647 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 240,313 miles

nsr back plate corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2013 240,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nsr back plate corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 231,034 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

both rear brake back plates rusty

slight brake bind offside front

slight corrosion to both rear wishbone mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2011 229,383 miles

All tryres noted to be perished.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

One nearside driveshaft to gearbox bolt noted to be loose.

One offside driveshaft to gearbox bolt noted to be loose.

Slight corrosion noted both rear brake back plates.

Slight corrosion noted nearside and offside floor.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 229,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tryres noted to be perished.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

One nearside driveshaft to gearbox bolt noted to be loose.

One offside driveshaft to gearbox bolt noted to be loose.

Slight corrosion noted both rear brake back plates.

Slight corrosion noted nearside and offside floor.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 228,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front headlights have beam masks fitted

surface corrosion to underbody and brake components

Pass 10 Sep 2009 226,131 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 226,131 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 223,452 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres sidewalls starting to crack

o/s sliding door handle missing

slight play in steering rack monting rubbers

various engine oil leaks !

Fail 1 Aug 2008 223,452 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres sidewalls starting to crack

o/s sliding door handle missing

slight play in steering rack monting rubbers

various engine oil leaks !

Pass 27 Jul 2007 217,588 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 217,588 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC BACKPLATES CORRODED

Pass 20 Jul 2006 209,866 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 209,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f steady bar bush starting to split

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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ADV 217X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ADV 217X, 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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ADV 217X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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