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HTU 372X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

236,569 mi
Last recorded236,569 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 372X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 236,569 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 236,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S REAR ALONG SUBFRAME TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release side play in lever (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH OUTER (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/S FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 234,518 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 234,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 234,274 miles

Front Entrance/exit step significantly damaged Drivers door step/floor holed (9.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Passenger side front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use Sliding door sill and inner sill area (front) holed (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Drivers inner sill, rear wishbone/jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 234,170 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 234,170 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 233,881 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 233,549 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 233,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 232,342 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 232,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 232,340 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 232,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 232,340 miles

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

both front brake hoses cracking

corrosion holes offside rear panel near mudflap

offside front tyre various cuts

Fail 11 Apr 2011 232,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion holes offside rear panel near mudflap

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

both front brake hoses cracking

offside front tyre various cuts

Pass 2 Mar 2010 232,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion holes offside rear inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

some play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Feb 2010 232,340 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion holes offside rear inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch

some play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2009 232,340 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 232,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HTU 372X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HTU 372X, 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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HTU 372X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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