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HTU 894X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

235,465 mi
Last recorded235,465 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTU 894X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 235,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 233,396 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 233,393 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete brake pedal (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 229,517 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 226,191 miles

adv ise rear tail gate struts weak advise o/s handbrake cable retaining clip missing

Fail 11 Apr 2013 226,178 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

adv ise rear tail gate struts weak advise o/s handbrake cable retaining clip missing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 226,096 miles

advise exterior door handle missing o/s side door

Fail 30 Nov 2011 226,075 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise speedo cable chafing on suspension drop arm advise exterior door handle missing o/s side door

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 894X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 894X, 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

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What year was HTU 894X registered?

HTU 894X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HTU 894X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTU 894X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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