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OYT 143Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYT 143Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2016

Brake servo retaining device missing fixing bolt missing (3.6.A.2d)

Electrical wiring insecure accross front (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rearward of wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jackinh point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres starting to crack

engine oil leaks

underside corroded

various signs of previous repairs on underside that have been carried out from above

Pass 14 May 2012
Pass 14 May 2010 43,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise front & rear brake inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,025 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 43,025 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,025 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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OYT 143Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYT 143Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OYT 143Y registered?

OYT 143Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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The MOT history for OYT 143Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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