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LAB 777X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

12,190 mi
Last recorded12,190 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAB 777X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 12,190 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 11,003 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 10,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 9,117 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 7,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 6,061 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 4,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 2,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 84 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,676 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 95,580 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 95,580 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,142 miles

offside front brake grabbing slightly

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 94,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 94,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,095 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 92,094 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 91,206 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 91,206 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 90,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 89,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 89,225 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2008 89,223 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 93,166 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 86,647 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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LAB 777X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LAB 777X, 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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What year was LAB 777X registered?

LAB 777X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 May 1982.

Is LAB 777X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAB 777X shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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