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LHW 561Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

21,181 mi
Last recorded21,181 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHW 561Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 21,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 8 Nov 2023 21,149 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 5 Sep 2022 18,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 15,826 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 4 Aug 2021 15,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 12 Aug 2020 13,931 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 139,318 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 10,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 6,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 6,693 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside panels behind rear wheels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside inner step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 3,106 miles

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

slight corrosion on offside sill not within prescribed area

Fail 19 May 2017 31,014 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside panels behind front wheels / front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind offside rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion on offside sill not within prescribed area

Pass 18 May 2016 99,295 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 99,260 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 95,965 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 95,925 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 93,248 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 93,244 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 92,004 miles

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

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

offside front step corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2012 90,937 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 90,936 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 90,126 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 88,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 86,893 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 85,549 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 84,235 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 84,233 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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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LHW 561Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 LHW 561Y, 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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LHW 561Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 1982.

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