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EAR 52Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,766 mi
Last recorded96,766 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAR 52Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 96,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Slider door corroded on the bottom

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR&OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 96,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Plastic corner cover missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Plastic corner cover missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Slider door corroded on the bottom

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR&OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,767 miles

N/S/F swivel seat slight play .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have slight play . (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 96,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached Front mounting broken up (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

N/s/f seat slight wear in swivel .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,765 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 96,765 miles

Emissions not tested Idle too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,765 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 96,765 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 96,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,765 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 96,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,771 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 96,765 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 96,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 96,765 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in rear number plate

Fail 13 May 2011 96,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in rear number plate

Pass 24 Apr 2010 96,765 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,765 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 96,761 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 96,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EAR 52Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EAR 52Y, 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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EAR 52Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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