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COO 968X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,433 mi
Last recorded97,433 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOO 968X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 97,433 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2022 97,433 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2016 97,105 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes have play b/l

n/s and o/s sill corrosion b/l

o/s main brake pipe corrosion b/l

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 97,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes have play b/l

n/s and o/s sill corrosion b/l

o/s main brake pipe corrosion b/l

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,064 miles

condition of front antiroll bushes

corrosion on sills

o/s/f tyre cracking

oil leak

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2014 95,291 miles

condition of front anti roll bar links

corrosion on outter sills

o/s/f tyre cracking/perishing

oil leak

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 30 May 2013 94,424 miles

bad oil leak on engine

condition of both front up-right anti roll bar link rubbers

corrosion on both outer sills

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 4 May 2012 93,420 miles

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

chil;d seat nsf preventing proper inspection of adult belt

front roll bar drop link bushes worn

nsf corner bumper missing

Fail 2 May 2012 93,420 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

chil;d seat nsf preventing proper inspection of adult belt

front roll bar drop link bushes worn

nsf corner bumper missing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 90,978 miles

anti- roll bar bushes worn

horn poor

mirrors poor condition

nsf bumper cover missing

osf inner & outer cill corroded

osf upper ball joint cover split

Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,978 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti- roll bar bushes worn

horn poor

mirrors poor condition

nsf bumper cover missing

osf inner & outer cill corroded

osf upper ball joint cover split

Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,336 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 90,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 88,610 miles

corrosion to offside front outrigger.

corrosion to underside.

movement in steering area.

offside front brake binding slightly.

rear number plate distorted.

Pass 11 Feb 2006 85,577 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front panel & offside inner sill rusted

n/s & o/s rear bumper end caps missing

nearside park brake reading low

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2006 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear bumper end caps missing

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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COO 968X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 COO 968X, 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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What year was COO 968X registered?

COO 968X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 1982.

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