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CEC 132W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

333,243 mi
Last recorded333,243 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEC 132W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 333,243 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

o/s front seat belt lower attachment corroded

Fail 11 May 2021 333,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s perished/ cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s seat belt lower attachment corroded

rear exhaust silencer clip loose

Pass 29 May 2019 33,060 miles

Horn not working properly - (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut - (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, adjacent trailing arm mounting - (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers weak -

Fail 29 May 2019 33,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly - (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut - (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, adjacent trailing arm mounting - (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers weak -

Pass 10 May 2018 32,226 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 31,303 miles

o/s/r outer sill extensive repaires

Pass 23 May 2016 30,192 miles

repaired and heavely undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,769 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 28,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,231 miles

centre crossmember showing signes of corrosion but not holed at time of test

nearside rear drive shaft cv boot split

offside floor to sill area corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 19 Feb 2014 27,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre crossmember showing signes of corrosion but not holed at time of test

nearside rear drive shaft cv boot split

offside floor to sill area corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,861 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 21,202 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

offside front lower balljoint boot deteriorated

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Apr 2011 190,006 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

slight corrosion to rear valence, n/s

Pass 2 Apr 2011 190,006 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

slight corrosion to rear valence, n/s

Pass 27 Mar 2010 174,667 miles

general corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 13 Mar 2010 17,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

general corrosion

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2009 15,285 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 15,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 14,459 miles

general corrosion

oil leaks from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,474 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 12,467 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CEC 132W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CEC 132W, 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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CEC 132W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 February 1981.

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