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CHA 966Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,401 mi
Last recorded38,401 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHA 966Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 38,401 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 38,010 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 36,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,159 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,548 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,723 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 31,721 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 30,896 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,630 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 29,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 282,798 miles

Vehicle has a lot of general corrosion to many of its components!

Vehicle has general corrosion to much of the underside!

Fail 10 Aug 2015 282,798 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle has a lot of general corrosion to many of its components!

Fail 22 Aug 2014 27,186 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,186 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 25,538 miles

Air intake deteriorated!

Brake pipe corroded

Exhaust leaking!

Front brake discs corroded!

Major Oil leak!

Steering gater deteriorated!

Pass 19 Jul 2012 22,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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CHA 966Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CHA 966Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHA 966Y registered?

CHA 966Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 December 1982.

Is CHA 966Y safe to buy?

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