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BVW 556X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,026 mi
Last recorded60,026 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 556X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 60,026 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury several areas (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side steps very heavily corrodes

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 59,791 miles

Body has slight corrosion several cast areas many areas with temporary repairs (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 59,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion several cast areas many areas with temporary repairs (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion Vast areas (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vast areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,934 miles

Body has slight corrosion vast areas (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Large areas of body with temporary repair

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vast areas (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,905 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,376 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,115 miles

Many areas of corrosion to body and under-carriage

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Many areas of corrosion to body and under-carriage

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 513,600 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,499 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 48,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,430 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2009 45,430 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,305 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 42,280 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,796 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 36,759 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,213 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 28,213 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BVW 556X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BVW 556X, 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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BVW 556X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 July 1982.

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