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CNC 431Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

53,180 mi
Last recorded53,180 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNC 431Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,180 miles

Front to rear brakes pipes covered in grease

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

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

front brake pipes covered in grease

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 22 May 2020 53,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seatbelt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Window in an unacceptable condition insecure (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Window in an unacceptable condition insecure on side of van (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 53,113 miles

n/s and o/s mirrors view distorted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 53,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s mirrors view distorted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 53,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system vibrating and making a noise

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on inner wheel arch to seat mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 51,366 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 51,368 miles

Brake rod inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,529 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hard corrosion rear crossmember and inner rear lower quarters inner

hard corrosion rear under sill areas

underside of body heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2014 50,519 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,601 miles

N/S/R Tyre has age cracks.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 49,601 miles

N/S/R Tyre has age cracks.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,600 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 49,600 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 495,862 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,159 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 49,126 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front floor pan corroded but not within prescibed area

nearside lower doorstep fibre filled

offside front floor pan corrode but not within prescibed area

offside lower door step fibre filled

Pass 25 May 2006 47,819 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding slightly †advise underbody of vehicle heavily coated with shutz inspection very dificult

Fail 25 May 2006 47,819 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 47,818 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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CNC 431Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 CNC 431Y, 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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CNC 431Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 November 1982.

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