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BKE 681Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

20,889 mi
Last recorded20,889 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKE 681Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 20,889 miles

N/S inner steering rack joint has play

N/S/F tyre perishing on side wall

N/S/R suspension arm mounting area slightly corroded

O/S track rod end ball joint has slight play

all front suspension rubber bushes perishing

corrosion on exhaust system

front brake discs corroded

front coil springs heavily corroded

front suspension/steering components have slight corrosion

lower part of engine slightly wet of oil

oil level on minimum

rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 13 Mar 2017 20,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

N/S inner steering rack joint has play

N/S/F tyre perishing on side wall

N/S/R suspension arm mounting area slightly corroded

O/S track rod end ball joint has slight play

all front suspension rubber bushes perishing

corrosion on exhaust system

front brake discs corroded

front coil springs heavily corroded

front suspension/steering components have slight corrosion

lower part of engine slightly wet of oil

oil level on minimum

rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,462 miles

O/S/R tyre cut in outside sidewall No cords showing .

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in both drum sticks (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 19,460 miles

Centre Front Steering rack insecure excessive movement in mounting rubbers (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing one nut missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to N/S/F (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal brake pipe from valve to N/S/F (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

O/S/R tyre cut in outside sidewall No cords showing .

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in both drum sticks (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,337 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 19,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,080 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 19,080 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 185,942 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 185,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,957 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,339 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 17,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 167,324 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 167,324 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,663 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockabsorbers damp around seals

corrosion around rear arm mounting points on body...not in prescribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,032 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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BKE 681Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BKE 681Y, 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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BKE 681Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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