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RHT 151Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

50,789 mi
Last recorded50,789 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHT 151Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 50,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 50,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 48,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 48,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,333 miles

Drivers step corroded

General body corrosion

Hazard warning switch working but insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,839 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion around both rear windows frames (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion to both rear wheel arch's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 42,839 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion around both rear windows frames (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion to both rear wheel arch's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,736 miles

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

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

n/s/f step slight corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 40,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f step slight corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2015 36,323 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,317 miles

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

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

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 29,118 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 27,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 27,371 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 22,690 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,690 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,638 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,027 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,497 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 18,638 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 18,638 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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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RHT 151Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RHT 151Y, 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 RHT 151Y registered?

RHT 151Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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