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PTX 794Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

89,785 mi
Last recorded89,785 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTX 794Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,785 miles

Clutch hydraulic hose deteriorated.

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 89,783 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Clutch hydraulic hose deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 87,225 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 87,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offsid outer sill appears repaired with filler outside any prescribed areas.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,381 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2013 86,381 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 83,547 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,217 miles

Both headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front seat security suspect

Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Both rear wheel arches corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front seat security suspect

Nearside outer/undersill corroded (not within 30 cm of suspension/seat belt mountings)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,268 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content high on tickover

Nearside front inner wing seat belt lower anchorage corroding

Offside front body above horn corroding

Offside front hub brake pipe corroding

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2010 73,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content high on tickover

Nearside front inner wing seat belt lower anchorage corroding

Offside front body above horn corroding

Offside front hub brake pipe corroding

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,008 miles

Both front suspension panhard rod rubber bushes perishing

Driver's floor corroding

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Offside front hub brake pipe corroding

nearside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Jun 2009 69,006 miles

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

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

Both front suspension panhard rod rubber bushes perishing

Both rear radius arm brake pipes corroding

Driver's floor corroding

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Front service brake veers left

Nearside windscreen wiper blade poor

Offside front hub brake pipe corroding

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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PTX 794Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 PTX 794Y, 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 PTX 794Y registered?

PTX 794Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 September 1982.

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