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LAE 748X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

349,035 mi
Last recorded349,035 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAE 748X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 349,035 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 345,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 342,591 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn on limit (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 342,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 341,079 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 339,919 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 338,511 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 335,718 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 333,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 333,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 324,416 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007
Pass 16 Jul 2007 13,700 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 13,700 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front anti roll bar bush's heavily deteriorating

offside front spot inop.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,700 miles

oil leak

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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LAE 748X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LAE 748X, 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 LAE 748X registered?

LAE 748X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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