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MHT 194Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

28,398 mi
Last recorded28,398 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHT 194Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 28,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and nearside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 28,398 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and nearside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 18,922 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 18,922 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrsion

Pass 6 Jun 2024 10,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General rust under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 7,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))

front tyres age cracking

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 7,675 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch not illuminating (4.5.3 (a) (i))

front tyres age cracking

n/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 4,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

corrosion in front panel

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres age cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2018 4,972 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

corrosion in front panel

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres age cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2017 2,261 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

n/s and o/s front tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Jul 2017 2,251 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

n/s and o/s front tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2016 99,138 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 99,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,489 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 91,448 miles

Corrosion to front panel.

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/s/f door corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 91,448 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion to front panel.

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/s/f door corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r tyre perished.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 85,959 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2012 81,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Tyre perished.

O/s center floor cut and modified.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear valance panel corroded.

Slight play noted to steering rack bushes.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 81,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s center floor cut and modified.

O/s/r tyre perished.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear panel corroded.

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

Steering rack rubber bushes slight play noted.

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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MHT 194Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MHT 194Y, 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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MHT 194Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 August 1982.

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