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ALC 756Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,271 mi
Last recorded49,271 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALC 756Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,271 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 47,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 45,631 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,548 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear inner c/v boot split

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,712 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 40,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,032 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 393,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers front brake binding slighly

front anti roll bar mounts becoming worn

rear flexi hose unions becoming corroded

slight play in both rear bearings

steering rack mounts becoming worn

Fail 8 Jun 2011 39,349 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,604 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 38,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside outer ball joint front †offside front crossmember corroded †front anti roll bar link pin bushes worn

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,527 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 756Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 756Y, 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 756Y registered?

ALC 756Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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