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CAP 303Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,604 mi
Last recorded58,604 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 303Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 58,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 58,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm - fore most bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various areas of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,984 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various places front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Noise from inside brake drum, brakes function ok

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step/door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 54,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/ in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner step door shut areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting In arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting In arch/ cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union or bleed nipple (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In various places front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Noise from inside brake drum, brakes function ok

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 49,369 miles

Nearside Front hose clip slightly loose

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 49,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front hose clip slightly loose

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 49,285 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 49,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired multiple areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose the bolts holdinglower ball joint arm in place causing the arm to move (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat buckle bolt loose (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat buckle bolt loose (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals loose (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 49,225 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

nearside front floor holed

steering rack rubber bushes worn

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,583 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,582 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

general corrosion and damage to body also some corrosion to under body

Fail 16 Sep 2013 41,093 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

general corrosion and damage to body

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

poor repair to nearside front seat belt prescribed area(upper edge of inner wheelarch)

repairs to prescribed areas heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Jun 2011 36,032 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

poor repair to nearside front seat belt prescribed area(upper edge of inner wheelarch)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,682 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 26,665 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,567 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 19,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,879 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,586 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 10,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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 low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,490 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 6,490 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

advise all flexi brake hoses starting to crack

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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CAP 303Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 CAP 303Y, 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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CAP 303Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 December 1982.

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