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KUY 951X

1982 Volkswagen Pick Up

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,512 mi
Last recorded71,512 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Pick Up30,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUY 951X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,512 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 71,341 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 71,023 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,192 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 49,500 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 49,500 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

handbrake stiff to operate

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,500 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 49,500 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 49,499 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 49,499 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long hand brake travel

Fail 10 Dec 2009 49,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long hand brake travel

Pass 8 Nov 2008 47,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 47,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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KUY 951X is a 1982 Volkswagen Pick Up in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 30,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KUY 951X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KUY 951X is a 1982 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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