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ARR 712Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,074 mi
Last recorded92,074 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 712Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,074 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 92,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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ARR 712Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ARR 712Y, 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 ARR 712Y registered?

ARR 712Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 February 1982.

Is ARR 712Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARR 712Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARR 712Y have outstanding finance?

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