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BLY 107Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,971 mi
Last recorded46,971 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLY 107Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,971 miles

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

no passanger sears fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,971 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 46,971 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 46,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,271 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 46,230 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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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BLY 107Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BLY 107Y, 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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BLY 107Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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