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MCV 53X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,876 mi
Last recorded28,876 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCV 53X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,876 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 28,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 27,541 miles

exhaust fouling back panel

hand brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 23 Jul 2020 27,425 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour for age of vehicle (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour for age of vehicle (0.1 (d))

exhaust fouling back panel

hand brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,009 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 26,009 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 22,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very close to limit on outdide edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 17,773 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 16,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr hub cap missing,nsf dust cap missing.

Fail 29 May 2015 16,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr hub cap missing,nsf dust cap missing.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 15,845 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,454 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 15,454 miles

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

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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,143 miles

front to rear clutch pipe corroded

fuel filler pipe slightly loose

offside headlight slightly loose

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 31 May 2011 15,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front to rear clutch pipe corroded

fuel filler pipe slightly loose

offside headlight slightly loose

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,724 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front shock absorber stained

offside front shock absorber stained

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 May 2010 14,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front shock absorber stained

offside front shock absorber stained

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,543 miles

horn poor

Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,845 miles

O/S MIRROR DISCOLOURING

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

Pass 15 May 2007 11,374 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 11,258 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside bottom door sills and shuts corrodded

nearside front brake binding and unable to check wheel bearing

nearsidefront tyre worn on outeredge

offside bottom door sills and shuts corrodded

offside front sill corrodded

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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MCV 53X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MCV 53X, 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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MCV 53X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 1982.

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