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LSX 58X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,589 mi
Last recorded36,589 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSX 58X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 36,589 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 36,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 36,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 36,417 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted hose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted hose (1.1.21 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 36,382 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 36,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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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LSX 58X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LSX 58X, 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 LSX 58X registered?

LSX 58X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 June 1982.

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