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AFG 582S

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,258 mi
Last recorded89,258 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 582S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 89,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings left rear out rigger corroded to excess (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded right side (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front right (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,478 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 88,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,006 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside handbrake slightly weaker

Fail 30 Sep 2013 88,006 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside handbrake slightly weaker

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,834 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside handbrake effort weak

play in steering idler

Pass 8 Sep 2011 84,373 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,880 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 83,880 miles

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

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

near side front outrigger corouded but outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,327 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 82,327 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 82,144 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2008 82,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2007 81,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 81,926 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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AFG 582S is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 47,010 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 AFG 582S, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFG 582S registered?

AFG 582S is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 April 1980.

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