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WPB 12Y

1982 Volkswagen Van

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,428 mi
Last recorded56,428 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Van50,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPB 12Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,428 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 56,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2005 50,295 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 50,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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WPB 12Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,295 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 Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WPB 12Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 44 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WPB 12Y?

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What year was WPB 12Y registered?

WPB 12Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is WPB 12Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPB 12Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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