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DRP 875X

1982 Volkswagen Van

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,363 mi
Last recorded6,363 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Van50,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRP 875X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 6,363 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 6,019 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 5,545 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 4,325 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 4,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 4,301 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 4 Nov 2017 4,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 15 Apr 2016 4,284 miles

nsf osf step holed

Pass 15 Apr 2015 3,585 miles

slight bind nsf

Pass 28 Mar 2014 2,593 miles

slight brake bind osf

Pass 5 Apr 2013 2,387 miles

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

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

fuel tank pipe perrished

osf brake slight bind

Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,129 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 1,856 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 1,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 1,559 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 1,273 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 1,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 97,795 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,253 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 97,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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DRP 875X is a 1982 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DRP 875X, 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

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What year was DRP 875X registered?

DRP 875X is a 1982 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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