MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside rear outer drive shaft boot has split
offside rear battery tray has corroded
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
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.
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.
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)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AFK 281X safe to buy?
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