CarVerify

Free Car Check

NAF 536X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1970cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,765 mi
Last recorded42,765 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAF 536X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,765 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 42,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,700 miles

Front steps / rear engine bay corroding outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 41,692 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front steps / rear engine bay corroding outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 38,763 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 38,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 36,140 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 36,140 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength tie rod bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,909 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 31,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edges

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 13 Jun 2016 28,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edges

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,498 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 21,248 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 16,612 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 16,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 158,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2012 158,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 158,836 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 158,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 158,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

windscreen cracked on edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 157,195 miles

os windsceen cracked outside swept area

Pass 16 Jul 2008 155,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 153,161 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 153,125 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2006 151,550 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2006 151,548 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front door steps heavily corroded

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NAF 536X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NAF 536X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NAF 536X?

You can check the full history of NAF 536X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NAF 536X registered?

NAF 536X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1982.

Is NAF 536X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAF 536X shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NAF 536X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NAF 536X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.