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AFK 376X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

262,927 mi
Last recorded262,927 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 376X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 262,927 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2020 262,126 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/front footwell corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 262,122 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/front floorwell corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 260,542 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 259,932 miles

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

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

Offside inner rack end has slight movement

Pass 28 May 2014 258,569 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 258,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 255,399 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 255,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,150 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 24,147 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 376X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 376X, 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

How do I check the history of AFK 376X?

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What year was AFK 376X registered?

AFK 376X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 December 1981.

Is AFK 376X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFK 376X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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