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ALC 745Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,288 mi
Last recorded90,288 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 745Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 90,288 miles

NEARSIDE INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT

Fail 4 May 2017 90,288 miles

NEARSIDE INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,685 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,755 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 88,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2014 87,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,929 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,982 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 76,063 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,005 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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ALC 745Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ALC 745Y, 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

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What year was ALC 745Y registered?

ALC 745Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 August 1982.

Is ALC 745Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALC 745Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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