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BVW 574X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

47,129 mi
Last recorded47,129 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 574X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 47,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside All direction indicators not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 47,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam and offside - possibly headlamp switch/fuse (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 46,587 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 46,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 46,248 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 Dec 2019 46,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 44,673 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 44,673 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt loose

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,492 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes only just met brake balance

oil level low

slight drag on front brakes

Fail 31 Jul 2017 42,492 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts front too rear (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel hose leaking at tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear brakes only just met brake balance

oil level low

slight drag on front brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 42,414 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,590 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front ball joint slight play

front discs very pitted

rear vallance extreemly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,590 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front ball joint slight play

engine missfire

front discs very pitted

rear vallance extreemly corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 39,972 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 25 May 2006 39,972 miles

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

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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 574X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 BVW 574X, 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 574X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 January 1982.

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