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ANX 721Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,212 mi
Last recorded11,212 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANX 721Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 11,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 11,015 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front panel behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 6,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front panel corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 6,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure heavily corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure heavily corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front panel corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 2,414 miles

Front panel corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 2,414 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front panel corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,582 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 93,574 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements border too close (0.1 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,297 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 87,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 80,913 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 77,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,086 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 68,770 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 66,594 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,242 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,909 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 60,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,928 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 55,928 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,407 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,991 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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ANX 721Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ANX 721Y, 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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What year was ANX 721Y registered?

ANX 721Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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