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RGX 712X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

4,233 mi
Last recorded4,233 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGX 712X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 4,233 miles

Advise on repairs to nearside & offside outer sills.

Corrosion around nearside front jacking piont

Corrosion around offside front jacking point

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear 01/02 build

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 4,223 miles

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

Advise on repairs to nearside & offside outer sills.

Corrosion around nearside front jacking piont

Corrosion around offside front jacking point

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear 01/02 build

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 3,246 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Jacking point area corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 3,246 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Jacking point area corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Jacking point area corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 2,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

Offside Rear Drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2017 2,599 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 1,764 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate delaminated and damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 935 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2015 935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,955 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers seat stiff to move

front registration plate delaminated and damaged

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

throttle pedal rubber incomplete

Fail 24 Mar 2014 99,955 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers seat stiff to move

front registration plate delaminated and damaged

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

throttle pedal rubber incomplete

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front registration plate slightly delaminated

nearside front tyre has cracks in main tread

nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

offside rear drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2013 98,700 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front registration plate slightly delaminated

nearside front tyre has cracks in main tread

nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

offside rear drive shaft outer gaiter deteriorated

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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RGX 712X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RGX 712X, 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 RGX 712X registered?

RGX 712X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 January 1982.

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