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ADV 746X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,328 mi
Last recorded96,328 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 746X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 96,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 96,321 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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ADV 746X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ADV 746X, 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 ADV 746X registered?

ADV 746X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is ADV 746X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 746X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADV 746X have outstanding finance?

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