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CTT 83Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,546 mi
Last recorded9,546 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTT 83Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 9,546 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 8,375 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 7,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area rusted (2.4.A.3)

Rear parking brake efficency only 17%

all tyres are starting to perish & crack

Pass 11 Apr 2017 7,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all tyres are starting to perish & crack

non standard engine fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2015 6,540 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 65,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 5,827 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,813 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 4,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 2,998 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 1,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 1,077 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 235 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates very rusty,small holes on inside

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

general under body rusting

Fail 21 May 2007 225 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates very rusty small holes on inside

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

general underbody rusting

Pass 21 Oct 2005 98,135 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 98,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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CTT 83Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CTT 83Y, 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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CTT 83Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 October 1982.

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