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EGK 862X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,679 mi
Last recorded50,679 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGK 862X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,679 miles

sides of boot floor corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front jacking point corroding

offside and nearside rear boot floors corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2013 50,411 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front jacking point corroding

offside and nearside rear boot floors corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,110 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S Inner sill holed and corroded not effecting structural strength off vechicle.

N/S/R inner Wheel arch holed and corroded not effecting structural strength of vechicle.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,312 miles

Both rear quarter panels showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2011 48,302 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear quarter panels showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front 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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EGK 862X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EGK 862X, 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

How do I check the history of EGK 862X?

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What year was EGK 862X registered?

EGK 862X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 1982.

Is EGK 862X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGK 862X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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