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OWG 96X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

16,224 mi
Last recorded16,224 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWG 96X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 16,224 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 16,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 14,688 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 14,684 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jan 2025 14,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 8,776 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Jan 2024 8,769 miles

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

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jan 2023 2,423 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body has extensive corrosion

both front floors and steps rusty

offside lower inner body sill has advanced corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2023 2,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body has extensive corrosion

both front floors and steps rusty

offside lower inner body sill has advanced corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2022 97,434 miles

Exhaust noisy rattling caused by internal fault (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking pad area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front step and area corroded but not considered a prescribed area

Nearside Front water pipe rubbing on tyre

Nearside Rear Inner arch area corroded but not considered a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking pad area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front step area corroded but not considered a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner arch area corroded but not considered a prescribed area

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 97,420 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking pad area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front step and area area heavily corroded but not considered a prescribed area

Nearside Front water fill pipe rubbing on tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch area corroded but not considered a prescribed area

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking pad area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front step and area area heavily corroded but not considered a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner arch area corroded but not considered a prescribed area

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rattling caused by internal fault (8.1.1 (b) (i))

various rubber fuel pipes, tank to engine perished

Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,943 miles

N/S/F JACKING POINT AREA DAMAGED/PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED >> CHECKS ADVISED

O/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED/HOLES >> REPAIR ADVISED

Fail 16 Nov 2020 91,943 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded TWO (2) PIPES FROM CONNECTION BLOCK IN FRONT OF FRONT AXLE (BOTH YELLOWED) (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction VARIOUS STICKERS + HAGING STUFF FROM R/V MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle N/S SIDE DOOR OUTER HANDLE BROKEN (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH VERY DIM (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation O/S/R (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S/R OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R OUTER SILL / INNER SILL AND END SLLL >> DANGEROUS MINIMAL DRIVING ADVISED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low N/S (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/F JACKING POINT CORRODED/HOLES >> REPAIR ADVISED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F INNER SIDEWALL GRACKING OPEN >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,095 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 82,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,888 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,866 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,848 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,112 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 69,573 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 69,492 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 68,452 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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OWG 96X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OWG 96X, 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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OWG 96X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1982.

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