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AFK 348X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,350 mi
Last recorded72,350 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 348X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,350 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 16 Mar 2022 72,325 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing wheel on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,943 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,810 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 67,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,157 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 139,841 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 139,841 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Outer 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 137,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 137,449 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 137,451 miles

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

steering rack bushes worn

Fail 24 Oct 2011 137,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter split

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 137,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 137,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s rear outer cv gaiters split

Fail 14 Oct 2009 137,055 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s & o/s rear outer cv gaiters split

Pass 11 Nov 2008 137,056 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 137,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2007 137,044 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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AFK 348X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AFK 348X, 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 AFK 348X registered?

AFK 348X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 1981.

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