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RWG 694Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,421 mi
Last recorded45,421 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWG 694Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,421 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 45,421 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear lights interaction (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,421 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres perished

corrosion throughout body and components

Pass 23 Sep 2017 45,421 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 45,421 miles

Oil leak ()

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 45,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 45,421 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,244 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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RWG 694Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWG 694Y, 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

How do I check the history of RWG 694Y?

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What year was RWG 694Y registered?

RWG 694Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 August 1982.

Is RWG 694Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWG 694Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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