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PAF 629Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,289 mi
Last recorded72,289 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 629Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,289 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,278 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,275 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,473 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,828 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,590 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,957 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 67,951 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,737 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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PAF 629Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PAF 629Y, 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

How do I check the history of PAF 629Y?

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What year was PAF 629Y registered?

PAF 629Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is PAF 629Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAF 629Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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