CarVerify

Free Car Check

HTU 869X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1584cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,348 mi
Last recorded162,348 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 869X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 162,348 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 162,348 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 161,731 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 159,276 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 159,276 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 155,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 169,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 169,373 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 169,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 166,122 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2010 166,118 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 165,518 miles

idles fast some times and stalling, only just got through the emissions

idling faster on re test now the servo air leak has been fixed

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2009 165,515 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

idles fast some times and stalling, only just got through the emissions

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 163,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 162,210 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 162,210 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

vehicle fitted with left hand drive headlamps with beam deflectors

Pass 5 Aug 2005 162,105 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 162,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HTU 869X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HTU 869X, 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 HTU 869X?

You can check the full history of HTU 869X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HTU 869X registered?

HTU 869X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HTU 869X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTU 869X shows 18 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.

Does HTU 869X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HTU 869X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.