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KTP 958Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

18,295 mi
Last recorded18,295 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTP 958Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 18,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear back plate quite rusty

Nearside sill has evidence of filler in it

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside sill has evidence of filler in it

Oil leak from engine ()

both windscreen wipers split at end

handbrake rod quite rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2015 17,023 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lower than off side.

Nearside Rear sill has evidence of filler in it

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear sill has evidence of filler in it

handbrake rod quite rusty

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2014 16,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

hand brake rod rusty

near side rear back plate rusty

near side rear sill slightly coroded

off side rear sill slightly coroded

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

hand brake rod rusty

near side rear back plate rusty

near side rear sill slightly coroded

off side rear sill slightly coroded

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2013 14,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake rod rusty

n/s/r brake back plate rusty

n/s/r sill slightly coroded

o/s/r sill slightly coroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 12,742 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake back plate quite rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2012 12,742 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 9,961 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2011 9,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,540 miles

Front registration plate is cracked.

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

Offside rear tyre is very perished.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 8,540 miles

Front registration plate is cracked.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre is very perished.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 7,005 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Oct 2009 7,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 5,151 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all tyre pressures appear low especially offside front

offside rear wheel bearing has endfloat

Fail 6 Oct 2008 5,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all tyre pressures appear low especially offside front

offside rear wheel bearing has endfloat

Pass 2 Oct 2007 3,524 miles

o/s wiper coverage poor

Fail 1 Oct 2007 3,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s wiper coverage poor

Pass 17 May 2006 1,297 miles

see tv32 test number 294591536406

Fail 11 May 2006 1,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake handle has slight movement. further investagtion needed

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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KTP 958Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 KTP 958Y, 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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KTP 958Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 November 1982.

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