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NSP 487Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,309 mi
Last recorded24,309 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSP 487Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 24,309 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 23,152 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 22,495 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 22,493 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,015 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,676 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 20,674 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,255 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 18,250 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master (3.6.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 15,360 miles

Centre Rear brake/clutch hose has small split

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel joint has split in gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 15,353 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Rear brake/clutch hose has small split

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel joint has split in gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 14,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod 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.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 11,817 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal feels slightly soft

Fail 31 Jul 2012 11,810 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F foot step poor/corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,837 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 3,368 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 97,038 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 94,644 miles

off side front brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 May 2006 90,713 miles

handbrake only just passed

Fail 12 Apr 2006 90,577 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

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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NSP 487Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NSP 487Y, 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

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What year was NSP 487Y registered?

NSP 487Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 1982.

Is NSP 487Y safe to buy?

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