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MYE 129X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests35 (17 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate48.6%

Mileage

143,734 mi
Last recorded143,734 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYE 129X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 18 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 143,734 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 143,730 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 143,649 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 142,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside step corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 142,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside step corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 141,081 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 141,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 137,708 miles

near side front step corroded

off side front step corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 137,707 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

near side front step corroded

off side front step corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 137,602 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp aim pattern poor

Nearside Front tie rod end bushes worn but no excessive movement

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tie rod end bushes worn but no excessive movement

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front steps corroded and holed

front wing corroded but taped over obscuring test

fuel smell around tank , no visible leak

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2021 135,484 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and side panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both "chassis" legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general underbody and component surface rust

o/s/f brake back plate missing n/s/f rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2021 135,484 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and side panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both "chassis" legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

general underbody and component surface rust

o/s/f brake back plate missing n/s/f rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2020 135,483 miles

Emissions not tested tailpipe missing unable to get reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted end cap (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and side panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake squeal and harsh in operation

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear portions of chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general body damage and rust

o/s f brake back plate missing n/s/f rusted

Pass 16 Nov 2019 133,184 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both & end caps missing no sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 133,184 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both & end caps missing no sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sliding door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 129,159 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f step corroded

o/s/f step corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear brakes noisy in rollers

slight hand brake travel

Fail 21 Nov 2018 129,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area has multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point prescribed area multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area excessively holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f step corroded

o/s inner seal excessively corroded and holed but it is not structural

o/s/f step corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear brakes noisy in rollers

slight hand brake travel

Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,821 miles

Body has slight corrosion & damage no exposed sharp edges at this time (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repairs with paste sound at present (7.1.2)

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Oct 2017 124,817 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s/f arch/n/s/r arch o/s/ sill/jacking point no exposed sharp edges not within prescribed areas repair to rear chassis leg appear sound (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

other brake pipes heavily coated with underseal

Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,081 miles

Wipers smearing slightly on screen

Fail 20 Oct 2016 121,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Wipers smearing slightly on screen

Pass 13 Nov 2015 117,562 miles

Engine oil leaks

O/S/F Chassis rusted and holed but not within 30cm of steering, seat belt mount or suspension

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

Steps Rusted and holed at front

Temporary exhaust repair

Fail 11 Nov 2015 117,562 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil leaks

O/S/F Chassis rusted and holed but not within 30cm of steering, seat belt mount or suspension

O/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

Steps Rusted and holed at front

Temporary exhaust repair

Very loud brake squeal when applied

Fail 23 Oct 2015 117,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

offside and nearside front steps corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Oct 2014 112,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 19 Oct 2013 107,418 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,035 miles

fuel pipes corroded

heavy underbody corrosion and repairs

Fail 21 May 2011 10,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

heavy underbody corrosion and repairs

Pass 4 Feb 2010 9,521 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 6,995 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 6,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 5,507 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 3,773 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 3,769 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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MYE 129X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.6%.

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 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 MYE 129X, 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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MYE 129X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 April 1982.

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