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AMA 380W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,291 mi
Last recorded91,291 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMA 380W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,291 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,379 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 90,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,351 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 89,349 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AMA 380W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AMA 380W, 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 AMA 380W registered?

AMA 380W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 April 1981.

Is AMA 380W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMA 380W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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