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DNK 327Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,280 mi
Last recorded59,280 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNK 327Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 59,280 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 59,272 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2019 59,270 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions unable to test as engine will not restart

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Test aborted as engine failed to restart.

Fail 31 May 2019 59,270 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,110 miles

engine oil leak from the filter

Fail 6 Jun 2018 59,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak from the filter

Pass 30 May 2017 57,823 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,443 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 57,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8,5% (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

no access to rear seats & belts

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,248 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,354 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,652 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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DNK 327Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DNK 327Y, 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 DNK 327Y registered?

DNK 327Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 1982.

Is DNK 327Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNK 327Y shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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