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KOW 630Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,964 mi
Last recorded86,964 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOW 630Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,853 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,371 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,774 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner tie rod ends have slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2011 75,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner tie rod ends have slight play

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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KOW 630Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KOW 630Y, 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 KOW 630Y registered?

KOW 630Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 September 1982.

Is KOW 630Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOW 630Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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