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ABW 402L

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,139 mi
Last recorded82,139 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 402L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,139 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 81,932 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 81,881 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,855 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,512 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,062 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 81,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,813 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 79,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear drive shaft outer boot split.

Spring operation of headlamp dip/main beam switch function weak.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,405 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 77,405 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,247 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 75,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 73,947 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,947 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 72,141 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 72,141 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 71,086 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 71,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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ABW 402L is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ABW 402L, 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.

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ABW 402L is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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