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CBW 729Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

62,464 mi
Last recorded62,464 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBW 729Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,340 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 60,340 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,217 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,462 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 58,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside inner and outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,993 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 56,993 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,985 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported manifold bolt missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Both rear hubs have slight play in the inner components

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

Heat exchange pipes catching the driveshaft

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,306 miles

grille above windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2015 56,306 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

grille above windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,736 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,358 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 46,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,897 miles

Front antiroll bar links perished

NSR tyre on limit

OSR tyre near limet

Play in NSR wheel bearing

Play in OSF wheel bearing

Play in front antiroll bar bushes

Positive starter lead hanging against body

Rusty underneath window screen

Stonechip in Zone B

bolt missing from exhaust manifold causing slight blow

Fail 16 Apr 2009 38,895 miles

Inner Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front antiroll bar links perished

NSR tyre on limit

OSR tyre near limet

Play in NSR wheel bearing

Play in OSF wheel bearing

Play in front antiroll bar bushes

Positive starter lead hanging against body

Rusty underneath window screen

Stonechip in Zone B

bolt missing from exhaust manifold causing slight blow

Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on n/s/f door step

corrosion on o/s sill

side door does not open

Fail 5 Dec 2007 36,608 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

corrosion on n/s/f door step

corrosion on o/s sill

side door does not open

Pass 24 May 2006 35,546 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 35,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CBW 729Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CBW 729Y, 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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CBW 729Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 1982.

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