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AHA 654Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,935 mi
Last recorded78,935 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHA 654Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 78,935 miles

Drivers door step excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

Horn button has been relocated but functioning correctly.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r valance excessively corroded but not within prescribed area.

o/s number plate light slightly dim.

o/s/r chassis (near engine) mounting point becoming corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 78,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked showing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

drivers door step excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

horn button has been relocated but functioning fine

n.s rear valance excessivly corroded but not a prescribed area

o.s front lower suspension arm lower ball joint has slight play/becoming worn

o.s number plate lamp slightly dim

o.s rear chassis near engine mounting point becoming corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,933 miles

Both rear brake flexi pipes in poor condition.

Exhaust system corroded.

Slight play detected at steering wheel.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

n/s/f door step corroded.

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded/holed but not within 30cm of suspension/structural components.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f door step corroded/holed but not within 30cm of suspension/structural components.

o/s/f grease cap (on hub)missing.

o/s/f steering rack boot badly perished.

o/s/r light unit damaged.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,109 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint has slight lift when lifted

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly across tread, wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre worn very smooth on inner edge (recommend replacing asap)

both rear brake hoses becoming perished

horn on separate switch

Fail 1 Sep 2017 76,106 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front lower ball joint has slight lift when lifted

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly across tread, wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre worn very smooth on inner edge (recommend replacing asap)

both rear brake hoses becoming perished

horn on separate switch

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,264 miles

both front upper suspension ball joints,rubber boots becoming perrished

both o.s front brake pipes becoming corroded

horn on separate button

n.s front wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

n.s rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2016 75,264 miles

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

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

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

both front upper suspension ball joints,rubber boots becoming perrished

both o.s front brake pipes becoming corroded

horn on separate button

n.s front wheel bearing slightly rough when spun

n.s rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,656 miles

horn button attached on dash

n.s front upper ball joint boot very perrished

o.s front brake link pipe becoming corroded

o.s front brake pipe becoming corroded

slight play in steering colume upper bush

Fail 7 May 2015 72,656 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges wearing smooth

horn button not on steering wheel but attached to dash

n.s front upper suspension ball joint boot badly perrished

o.s front brake link pipe becoming corroded

o.s front brake pipe becoming corroded

o.s front tyre inner side wall has slight damage/chunk out of

slight play in steering column upper bush

Pass 30 May 2014 72,104 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,841 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 69,364 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,201 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion starting in nearside rear outer sill

exhaust rattle

Fail 10 Jul 2010 69,198 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front tyres are cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

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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AHA 654Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AHA 654Y, 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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AHA 654Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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