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RYJ 839X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,065 mi
Last recorded54,065 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 839X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,065 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 53,960 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,379 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,098 miles

Corrosion to near side front jacking point

Front discs rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,793 miles

washers only just wet screen

wiper blades split

Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,242 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,186 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 39,873 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,319 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 39,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 38,460 miles

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

many areas in coroded condition

Fail 19 Apr 2010 38,344 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 37,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,445 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 35,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,232 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 30,222 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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RYJ 839X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RYJ 839X, 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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What year was RYJ 839X registered?

RYJ 839X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 January 1982.

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