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A147 FLR

1983 Volkswagen Unknown

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,563 mi
Last recorded19,563 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Unknown63,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA147 FLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 19,563 miles

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

Coolant leak Expansion bottle leaking ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished in tread and Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake has limited reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 19,563 miles

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

Coolant leak Expansion bottle leaking ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished in tread and Nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake has limited reserve travel

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 19,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 18,447 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 18,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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A147 FLR is a 1983 Volkswagen Unknown in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 63,907 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A147 FLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 43 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A147 FLR registered?

A147 FLR is a 1983 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 10 October 1983.

Is A147 FLR safe to buy?

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