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LJH 724W

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,871 mi
Last recorded116,871 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 724W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 116,871 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 116,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 116,868 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 116,868 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected step (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,289 miles

both rear shockers corroded on casing

nearside front step corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 115,238 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broke (5.3.1 (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 Coil spring fractured or broken broke (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shockers corroded on casing

nearside front step corroded

offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 112,127 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 108,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sus arm (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sus arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both sills corroded

nearside front tyre splitting/cracking

offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jul 2015 106,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroded

both sills corroded

nearside front tyre splitting/cracking

offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear sills corroded

corrosion on both front coil springs

nearside front sill corroded

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,346 miles

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

hanbrake just passed

offside rear floor corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 93,117 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corosion all round veichle

Pass 23 Jul 2011 91,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 87,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 78,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,818 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 68,963 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 68,963 miles

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 724W is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 724W, 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 724W registered?

LJH 724W is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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