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OWO 28X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

203,998 mi
Last recorded203,998 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWO 28X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 203,998 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 203,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 203,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 202,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear sill surface rust

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 20 Nov 2019 202,440 miles

Brake performance not tested unable to select reverse (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside inner sill rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear sill surface rust

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

rack mounts worn

Pass 4 Jul 2018 199,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 198,003 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion and patch repairs

Pass 15 Jun 2016 197,958 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 194,478 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 1,380 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 190,717 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 187,857 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 187,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 184,877 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 179,997 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 174,081 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 172,420 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal long on travel

near side rear driveshaft outer boot split

Fail 20 Apr 2009 172,410 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

long travel on brake pedal

Fail 7 Apr 2009 172,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 172,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all suspension bushes in perished condition

both rear wheel boxes in very rusty condition

offside front seat swivel plate in very worn condition

Pass 21 Apr 2007 168,613 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 27 Apr 2006 167,570 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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OWO 28X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 OWO 28X, 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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OWO 28X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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