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RPL 5X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,636 mi
Last recorded39,636 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPL 5X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,636 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 39,636 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,552 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 38,545 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,072 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,272 miles

Slight play in both rear bearings

Slight play in nearside steering rack

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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RPL 5X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RPL 5X, 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 RPL 5X registered?

RPL 5X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 January 1982.

Is RPL 5X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPL 5X shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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