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ABG 972X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,297 mi
Last recorded83,297 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABG 972X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,297 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 83,297 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & o/s/f/u (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour & o/s/f (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Speedometer operation impaired cable fouling suspension (7.8 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play & o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,310 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,850 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door arresting catch n/w (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

main beam tell tale n/w

Fail 18 Apr 2019 76,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split/perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door arresting catch n/w (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

main beam tell tale n/w

wipers do not sweep all of windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2018 74,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,673 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 73,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 May 2016 71,712 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 69,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,944 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/r wheel

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,464 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 66,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,243 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 66,128 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to front valance

Fail 12 May 2010 66,084 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,048 miles

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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ABG 972X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,447 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABG 972X, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABG 972X registered?

ABG 972X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 August 1981.

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