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DTW 343X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,428 mi
Last recorded96,428 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTW 343X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2021 96,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mount front panel (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture from joiner (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to joiner (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front step corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front step corroded but not with in any prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded but with in any prescribed areas

Pass 9 Aug 2018 96,093 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,045 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner wheelarch holed.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Axle bushes perished.

Rear Shock absorber mountings perished.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,967 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

front brake pipes slight surface corrosion

rear axle bushes perished

rear shock absorber mounts perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,748 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both font & offside rear tyres perishing (205/60/15)

surface corrosion on raer suspension compoments

Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,208 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to chassis rails

front indicatorlens tinted

Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,788 miles

Oil leak

front,rear & side skirts fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,711 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,527 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,905 miles

Fuel Pipe that fits onto filler neck to filler cap deteriorated badly

N/S/F and O/S/F Tie bar bushes are deteriorated but no excessive play

O/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

Rear boot floor pans are corroded and holed but not within pescribed area

Fail 5 Jun 2009 92,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe that fits onto filler neck to filler cap deteriorated badly

N/S/F and O/S/F Tie bar bushes are deteriorated but no excessive play

O/S/F wheel bearing has slight play

Rear boot floor pans are corroded and holed but not within pescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2008 92,149 miles

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

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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DTW 343X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DTW 343X, 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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DTW 343X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 June 1982.

Is DTW 343X safe to buy?

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