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POJ 554Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,876 mi
Last recorded29,876 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOJ 554Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 29,876 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 29,873 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 29,821 miles

Emissions not tested engine not idling and obviously co levels too high maybe causing damage. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 29,091 miles

Fuel hoses in poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rusty (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 29,030 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Rubbing inner wall of tyre (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fuel hoses in poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre outer sidewalls in poor condition

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rusty (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 29,029 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged hose perished (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust poor

exhaust tailpipe has sharp edges

rear tire walls perished

Pass 25 May 2016 28,707 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 27,355 miles

Wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 May 2015 27,355 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Dec 2014 27,336 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,853 miles

Front arch`s rusty.

Rear lower panals rusty.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 25,852 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front arch`s rusty.

Rear lower panals rusty.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 25,293 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,785 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 23,784 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 19,811 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 19,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 13,921 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 13,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 80,428 miles

Front inner archs rusty.

Front steps rusty

O/s/f headlamp dim.

Outer sills rusty.

Fail 6 Dec 2008 80,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front inner archs rusty.

Front steps rusty

O/s/f headlamp dim.

Outer sills rusty.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 81,729 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 81,729 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 75,421 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 70,066 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 70,059 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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POJ 554Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 POJ 554Y, 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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POJ 554Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 August 1982.

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