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PCV 830Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,132 mi
Last recorded90,132 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCV 830Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,132 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,958 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,387 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2019 83,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 80,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 78,598 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,705 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 75,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,977 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,648 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 73,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,221 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 71,117 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,456 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 67,755 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,479 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 65,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 63,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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PCV 830Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PCV 830Y, 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 PCV 830Y registered?

PCV 830Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is PCV 830Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCV 830Y shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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