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OUL 372Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

37,473 mi
Last recorded37,473 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUL 372Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 37,473 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,467 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 37,012 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 37,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,937 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 36,937 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,853 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 35,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 May 2013 32,401 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all welded areas very heavily undersealed

Fail 16 May 2013 32,401 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,787 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 29,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,505 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,662 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 25,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,173 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 25,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,243 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 23,580 miles

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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OUL 372Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OUL 372Y, 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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What year was OUL 372Y registered?

OUL 372Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 1982.

Is OUL 372Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUL 372Y shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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