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LNV 886Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,121 mi
Last recorded190,121 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 886Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 190,121 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2020 188,023 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 183,592 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 180,267 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 179,652 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 179,652 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant rear buckle missing (5.3.1u)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 179,652 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 15 Jul 2016 179,652 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 28 Jul 2015 179,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2015 179,652 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 9 Jul 2014 179,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 179,999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 179,340 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 179,336 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

alternator belt loose

engine bay area neaside body panel excessive corrosion

excessive corrosion on front body panel(front bumper area)

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front main beam light lenses discoloured slightly

nearside and offside outer body sills excessive corrosion at front and inner wheel arch panels

nearside outer body sill and inner panels excessively corroded(sliding door area)

nearside rear driveshaft outer cv gaiter inner clip slightly loose

offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

offside front suspension lower front to rear arm forward bushes cracking

offside front tyre tread pattern worn low on inner edge

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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LNV 886Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LNV 886Y, 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 LNV 886Y registered?

LNV 886Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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