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RUJ 908X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

65,157 mi
Last recorded65,157 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUJ 908X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 65,157 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 65,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 63,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside closing panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 53,783 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 47,784 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 47,670 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small hole in out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 45,785 miles

Nearside center sill corroded

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

Offside Rear engine bay near shock mount corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2019 45,775 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside center sill corroded

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

Offside Rear engine bay near shock mount corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 37,487 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

underside has general corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2018 37,487 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

underside has general corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,487 miles

front and rear suspension bushes perished

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Fail 18 Jul 2016 37,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension bushes perished

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 35,108 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,419 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas and o/s outer sill holed and corroded in unprescribed areas

Fail 16 Jun 2014 33,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion around underbody areas and o/s outer sill holed and corroded in unprescribed areas

Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,230 miles

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

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

o/s/f step corroded o/s outer sills & n/s/f floor holed in unprescribed areas

surface corrosion around underbody areas o/s/r & n/s/r chassis corroded next to engine mounts

Fail 4 Jun 2013 30,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/f step corroded o/s outer sills & n/s/f floor holed in unprescribed areas

surface corrosion around underbody areas o/s/r & n/s/r chassis corroded next to engine mounts

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,887 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit

surface corrosion around underbody areas holes in undersills in unprescribed areas

Fail 11 Jun 2012 26,887 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear tyres wearing close to limit

surface corrosion around underbody areas holes in undersills in unprescribed areas

Pass 11 Jun 2011 24,245 miles

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 6 Jun 2011 24,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 2 Jun 2010 22,573 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion around underbody areas & corrosion around rear spring compartments

Fail 1 Jun 2010 22,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion around underbody areas & corrosion around rear spring compartments

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,179 miles

corrosion to underbody areas

Pass 7 Jun 2008 16,138 miles

surface corossion underbody areas

Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

surface corossion underbody areas

Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 15,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight blow from exhaust

surface corossion around underbody areas

Pass 3 Jun 2006 13,460 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 13,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface corossion around underbody areas & unprescribed areas

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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RUJ 908X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 RUJ 908X, 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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RUJ 908X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 June 1982.

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The MOT history for RUJ 908X shows 31 tests with a 54.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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