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CTA 781Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,904 mi
Last recorded31,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTA 781Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,904 miles

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.DAMAGE O/S HEADLIGHT/PATTERN POOR.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.EXTENSIVE CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 31,904 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.DAMAGE O/S HEADLIGHT/PATTERN POOR.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.EXTENSIVE CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS ETC.O/S/F+N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,902 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 31,902 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/F+N/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT WORN.GENERAL CORROSION INC BRAKES ETC.DAMAGE N/S MIRROR-O/S HEADLIGHT.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 30,989 miles

PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

Fail 18 Jul 2006 30,989 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

VERY EXTENSIVE CORROSION DAMAGE N/S MIRROR+O/S HEADLIGHT GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED TYRES-NAIL N/S/F-WALL DAMAGE O/S/R

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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CTA 781Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CTA 781Y, 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 CTA 781Y registered?

CTA 781Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 October 1982.

Is CTA 781Y safe to buy?

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