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MTN 278X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests23 (10 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate43.5%

Mileage

5,915 mi
Last recorded5,915 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTN 278X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 5,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 5,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 3,269 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel columb coupling (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to door bottoms

Fail 17 Oct 2015 3,269 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel columb coupling (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to door bottoms

Fail 13 Oct 2014 1,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 1,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

foot pedal rubber worn on edges

heavey use of underseal used on vehicle unable to fully inspect method of repairs

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r road spring mount very rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2013 268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

foot pedal rubber worn on edges

heavey use of underseal used on vehicle unable to fully inspect method of repairs

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r road spring mount very rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2013 267 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

foot pedal rubber worn on edges

heavey use of underseal used on vehicle unable to fully inspect method of repairs

o/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r road spring mount very rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2013 266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

underside of vehicle very rusty

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

instrument cluster has become lose

most brake pipes are covered with underseal making it hard to check for corrsion

nearside rear tyre has a cut arount the tyre but not exposing the cords

offside front brake back plate corroded

very slight play in steering rack mounting points

Fail 23 Jul 2013 2,655 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

welding repairs under sealed

Pass 24 Feb 2011 97,081 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 97,081 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 96,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 96,586 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 96,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,708 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 94,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear tow bar loose

Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,548 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 93,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 93,523 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,341 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 91,341 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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MTN 278X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.5%.

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 MTN 278X, 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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MTN 278X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 April 1982.

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