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LJH 703W

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,379 mi
Last recorded61,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 703W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 61,379 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 61,370 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing rod end pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 293,732 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 291,696 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 291,696 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 288,558 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 288,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 288,137 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 286,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 285,093 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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LJH 703W is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJH 703W, 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 LJH 703W registered?

LJH 703W is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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