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1982 Volkswagen Transporter
MOT Status
Mileage
83,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bumper insecure
damage to o/s/f door
front suspention arms covered with surface corrosion
n/s/f sill slight corrosion
o/s/f and n/s/f door step slight corrosion
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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OWN 512Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 OWN 512Y, 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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OWN 512Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 1982.
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