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AVV 963X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,524 mi
Last recorded24,524 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVV 963X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 24,524 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 24,524 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 24,512 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,446 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,261 miles

Both offside wheels are binding slightly

Nearside front shock absorber is weeping

Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,164 miles

Front lower arm bushes perished

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Offside front tyre perished

Offside offside front anti-roll bar bush perished

Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,173 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Offside front tyre has damaged tread

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 25 Feb 2014 15,375 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front panel corroded and holed

noth outer sill panels corroded and rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,375 miles

front panel corroded and holed

noth outer sill panels corroded and rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2013 12,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

speedometer dont light up

Fail 22 Jan 2013 12,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

speedometer dont light up

Pass 13 Feb 2012 8,901 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 8,901 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,656 miles

steel rims fitted to front axle

Fail 3 Aug 2010 3,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steel rims fitted to front axle

offside rear flexi brake pipe clamped off

Pass 13 Aug 2009 656 miles

O/S/R HAND BRAKE LOW

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R HAND BRAKE LOW

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,038 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 96,511 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 96,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 96,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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AVV 963X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AVV 963X, 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.

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What year was AVV 963X registered?

AVV 963X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 September 1981.

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