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PRG 107Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,903 mi
Last recorded42,903 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRG 107Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,903 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 42,433 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,667 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,671 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,435 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 37,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 33,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,695 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 31,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 30,615 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 145,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2007 145,344 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2007 145,344 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

oil leek on engine

Pass 1 Apr 2006 145,344 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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PRG 107Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PRG 107Y, 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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What year was PRG 107Y registered?

PRG 107Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is PRG 107Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRG 107Y shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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