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KSC 539X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,618 mi
Last recorded56,618 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSC 539X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 56,618 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,745 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,571 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,934 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 81,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 80,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,552 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 78,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Aug 2006 78,449 miles

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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KSC 539X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KSC 539X, 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 KSC 539X registered?

KSC 539X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 February 1982.

Is KSC 539X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSC 539X shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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