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AWX 71X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

71,499 mi
Last recorded71,499 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWX 71X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly but not to cords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 71,498 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly but not to cords

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tail pipe corroded and blowing

Fail 29 Jun 2016 71,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tail pipe corroded and blowing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,789 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,789 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 70,868 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 70,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre badly cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,126 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 69,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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AWX 71X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 AWX 71X, 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 AWX 71X registered?

AWX 71X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 1982.

Is AWX 71X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWX 71X shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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