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REC 435Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

108,561 mi
Last recorded108,561 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREC 435Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 108,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap is missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 108,561 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap is missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,085 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 108,085 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap is missing

Fail 20 May 2024 108,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bumper end cap is missing

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,751 miles

front and rear underbody covered in underseal

Pass 16 May 2012 7,159 miles

engine covered in oil

exhaust corroded and pasted up

n/s/f slight binding

no dash lights

poor repairs to n/s/f inner arch

poor repairs to o/s/f inner arch

Fail 10 May 2012 71,573 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

engine covered in oil

exhaust corroded and pasted up

n/s/f slight binding

no dash lights

poor repairs to n/s/f inner arch

poor repairs to o/s/f inner arch

Pass 11 May 2011 6,540 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 6,540 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 61,197 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 61,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 6,115 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking

slight play in handbrake lever pivot

under vehicle in general showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2009 6,105 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

no main beam warning light

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2008 5,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 5,375 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 4,628 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 4,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 3,369 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 3,369 miles

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

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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REC 435Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 REC 435Y, 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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REC 435Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1982.

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