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AFK 349X

1982 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,994 mi
Last recorded237,994 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Transporter56,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 349X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 237,994 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air flow meter not fix safe

fan belt loose

Fail 28 Jul 2010 237,994 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air flow meter not fix safe

fan belt loose

Pass 17 Aug 2009 237,994 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

various body and underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2009 237,994 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 237,994 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 237,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AFK 349X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 349X, 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 349X registered?

AFK 349X is a 1982 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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