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OWN 524Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

58,278 mi
Last recorded58,278 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWN 524Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,278 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2012

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

motor fitted in steering colum not connected and manual rack fitted advise further investigation

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arms close to tyres

n/s/f wheel showing signs of being fouled on brake caliper or suspension no fouling at time of test but advise further inspection

rear coolant pipe insecure

rear wiring insecure and hanging down

speedo missing

underside of vechile covered in thick underseal unable to fully assess

Fail 21 Aug 2007 14,148 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2006 2,742 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 2,737 miles

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

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

Centre Rear 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)

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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OWN 524Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 524Y, 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 524Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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