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OJM 959X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,498 mi
Last recorded62,498 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJM 959X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 62,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under body under sealed

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,652 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,170 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 60,721 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,298 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 59,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 58,355 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,468 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,120 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 55,120 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/f tyre perishing outer sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2006 55,117 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 55,115 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 54,340 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,340 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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OJM 959X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OJM 959X, 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 OJM 959X?

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What year was OJM 959X registered?

OJM 959X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 April 1982.

Is OJM 959X safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJM 959X shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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