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AFK 281X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,389 mi
Last recorded206,389 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 281X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 206,389 miles

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot has split

offside rear battery tray has corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 206,384 miles

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot has split

offside rear battery tray has corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 206,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorated.

The fuel system breather pipes are heavily corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 206,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorated.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The fuel system breather pipes are heavily corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 206,384 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 206,389 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 206,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 206,384 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 206,384 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 206,185 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on o/s rear chassis not in hole

Pass 28 Jun 2006 200,451 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 22,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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AFK 281X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1982 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 56,903 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 AFK 281X, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFK 281X registered?

AFK 281X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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