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MUY 457X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,778 mi
Last recorded84,778 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 457X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 84,778 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 84,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

clutch slave cyl weaping near pedal area

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2013 84,184 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

clutch slave cyl weaping near pedal area

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2012 83,650 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 83,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack mounting bushs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,313 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 78,435 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 78,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,507 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 76,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 76,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes slightly binding slightly.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 17,665 miles

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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MUY 457X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MUY 457X, 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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MUY 457X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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