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SGF 509Y

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

366,325 mi
Last recorded366,325 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGF 509Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 366,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 366,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 364,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 362,901 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 7 Jan 2020 362,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive spec dips to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam interacts with dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all over non structural corrosion

both inner and outer sills holed/corroded

front tyres perished and edges feathering

rear tyres perished

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2018 356,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 349,059 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 349,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 347,039 miles

front anti roll bar D rubbers worn

Fail 30 Apr 2013 347,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar D rubbers worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 345,069 miles

Both inner sills have slight corrosion

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

Drivers door catch worn

Inner wheel arch's have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear drive shaft boots worn

Rear exhaust bracket worn

Speedo head dont illuminate

Fail 25 Apr 2012 345,069 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Both inner sills have slight corrosion

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

Drivers door catch worn

Inner wheel arch's have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear drive shaft boots worn

Rear exhaust bracket worn

Speedo head dont illuminate

Pass 21 Apr 2011 345,069 miles

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

N/S/F bump cap missing

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 345,069 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F bump cap missing

O/S/F step correded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 344,587 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 344,580 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f bumper corner missing

Pass 16 May 2008 336,845 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 336,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2007 330,353 miles

hole in n/s outer sill

suspect filler in outer sill at rear

Fail 21 Mar 2007 330,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hole in n/s outer sill

suspect filler in rear outer sills

Pass 2 Mar 2006 315,603 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 315,603 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 509Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 509Y, 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 509Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 1982.

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