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RMP 913Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,231 mi
Last recorded34,231 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMP 913Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 34,231 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Rear lower panel areas corroded (not precribed areas)

Rear wheels cambered

Underside has weldd repairs which have been heavily coated with rustproofing

Pass 2 Jan 2023 27,946 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 5 Jan 2022 21,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temp repair to sharp edges on body panels

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 21,567 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Carb settings adjusted during test (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temp repair to sharp edges on body panels

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 14,780 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF bushes worn (D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 4,740 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,177 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,367 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,349 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 79,349 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,323 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

d side door catch worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,650 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 57,650 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,522 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 55,522 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,500 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,311 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 49,168 miles

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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RMP 913Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RMP 913Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RMP 913Y registered?

RMP 913Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 1982.

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The MOT history for RMP 913Y shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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