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ATM 590X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,650 mi
Last recorded96,650 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATM 590X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 96,650 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle has corrosion to much of the underside. advise to treat!

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2014 96,650 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle has corrosion to much of the underside. advise to treat!

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 92,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 88,013 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 88,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 May 2011 82,603 miles

Both front brakes juddering slightly

Both front seat belt lower anchorages (under wheel arches) corroding

Brake pipe from master cylinder to rear compensator corroding

Front anti roll bar mountings to chassis slight play

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear and worn close to the legal limit

Nearside undersill at centre corroded

Offside front floor/sill step corroded

Offside rubber exhaust mount bolts insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ATM 590X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ATM 590X, 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 ATM 590X registered?

ATM 590X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 1982.

Is ATM 590X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATM 590X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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