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SGF 301Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1888cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,170 mi
Last recorded24,170 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGF 301Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,888cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 24,170 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

heat shield brocken and insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2020 24,170 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres cracking

heat shield brocken and insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2016 2,354 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking inner wall

Fail 11 Mar 2016 23,526 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking inner wall

Pass 14 Mar 2015 16,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 7,887 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 7,830 miles

Centre Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 1,198 miles

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

Oil leak

age cracking to front tyres

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to body work

exhaust corroded and some leaks

front no.plate cracked

nsf tyre heavy wear to edges

slight play in nsf hub

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2013 1,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

age cracking to front tyres

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to body work

exhaust corroded and some leaks

front no.plate cracked

nsf tyre heavy wear to edges

slight play in nsf hub

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,982 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 98,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre wearing on the outer edge

slight noise to nsr wheel bearing

slight play in osf + both rear mheel bearings

under vehicle fuel filter very dirty

small petrol pipes in a poor condition and weeping causing petrol weepage/smell

Pass 31 Jul 2010 91,314 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

headlight aims on lower limits

slight play and roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

headlight aims on lower limits

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 75,777 miles

see advisory sheet 550809718241

Fail 6 Aug 2008 75,777 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

highn rear brake inbalance,close to limit 23%

Pass 30 Aug 2007 71,282 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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SGF 301Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SGF 301Y, 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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SGF 301Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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