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WDV 706X

1982 Volkswagen Van

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

6,403 mi
Last recorded6,403 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Van50,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDV 706X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 6,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 4,765 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 1,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,048 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 87,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 78,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,849 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,664 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,941 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,293 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,470 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,809 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,915 miles

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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WDV 706X is a 1982 Volkswagen Van in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDV 706X, 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 WDV 706X registered?

WDV 706X is a 1982 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is WDV 706X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDV 706X shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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