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MUY 493X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

11,466 mi
Last recorded11,466 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 493X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 11,466 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 11,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

Both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Engine covers

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front inner wheel arch/inner sill corroded but not within any fixing points time of test

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

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

Slight bind to both front brake calipers

Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,806 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 102,704 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 8,108 miles

Both front small brake pipes corroded

Corrosion in nearside front inner upper wheel arch 30 cm front seat belt mounting

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches 30cm of suspension mountings

Engine covers

Offside brake hose perishing

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Slight corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Slight corrosion within 30cm offside rear suspension mounting

Pass 9 Jun 2016 6,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside front outer sill has corrosion

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion around Offside rear suspension mounting

Slight play in passenger seat runner

slight corrosion on offside inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,041 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake sticking slightly but not effecting the inspection or brake efficiency

Pass 10 Jun 2014 3,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s front brake slight binding.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 3,750 miles

o/s front brake slight binding.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 2,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 2,055 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 1,034 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 1,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 979 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 96,741 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 96,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 96,593 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 96,586 miles

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

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

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 493X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MUY 493X, 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 493X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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