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BJA 963Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,279 mi
Last recorded51,279 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 963Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,279 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 51,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,265 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,769 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,295 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,487 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 46,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,752 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offside front headlight deteriorated

slight play in front+rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside+nearside track rod ends

Fail 1 Jul 2014 45,752 miles

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

offside front headlight deteriorated

slight play in front+rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside+nearside track rod ends

Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,399 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 44,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,365 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 43,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 43,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Dashboard loose

Floor footwell on both sides holed and corroded

Offside main beam headlight full of water

Slight bind on the nearside front brake

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,097 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 40,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,885 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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BJA 963Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJA 963Y, 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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BJA 963Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 1982.

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