MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,376 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside sill corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wearing inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Rear both rear tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wearing inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Rear both rear tyres wearing inner edges
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CLG 159X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 CLG 159X, 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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How do I check the history of CLG 159X?
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What year was CLG 159X registered?
CLG 159X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 September 1981.
Is CLG 159X safe to buy?
The MOT history for CLG 159X shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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