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RMH 774Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,853 mi
Last recorded96,853 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMH 774Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 96,853 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 96,828 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2021 96,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 96,424 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected front to rear (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery tray

Pass 29 May 2019 95,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 93,826 miles

corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroding includes some brake pipes

Fail 2 May 2018 93,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroding includes some brake pipes

Pass 17 May 2017 92,077 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

slight play in both offside wheel bearings

Fail 17 May 2017 92,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

slight play in both offside wheel bearings

Pass 26 May 2016 91,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

oil leaks

underside corrosion present

Fail 23 May 2016 91,760 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

underside corrosion present

oil leaks

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 May 2015 90,406 miles

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

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 90,401 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 88,932 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front body panel lower part starting to corrod surface

offside rear wheel arch to body panel starting to corrod

Pass 20 May 2013 88,216 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate sightly damaged

offside door mirror glass sightly damaged

offside front top body by windscreen corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 88,216 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate sightly damaged

offside door mirror glass sightly damaged

offside front top body by windscreen corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 87,039 miles

front panel top by windscreen starting to corrod

offside and nearside rear body panel to lower body sill starting to corrod

Fail 4 May 2012 87,039 miles

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

front panel top by windscreen starting to corrod

offside and nearside rear body panel to lower body sill starting to corrod

Pass 25 May 2011 86,837 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2011 86,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 86,289 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 85,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 85,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 83,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 83,595 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 82,536 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 81,705 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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RMH 774Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RMH 774Y, 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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RMH 774Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 August 1982.

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