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DJN 850X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,920 mi
Last recorded92,920 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJN 850X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 92,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,932 miles

Offside Rear Side door hard to open

Pass 29 Dec 2017 90,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 90,965 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,127 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 89,127 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,843 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 80,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 75,900 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,569 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 71,569 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,011 miles

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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DJN 850X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DJN 850X, 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 DJN 850X registered?

DJN 850X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is DJN 850X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJN 850X shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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