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DGD 729X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,896 mi
Last recorded97,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGD 729X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,896 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion everywhere (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 97,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion everywhere (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 97,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 97,792 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 97,585 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread rubber starting to crack.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 97,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre tread rubber starting to crack.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 97,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 97,535 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 97,416 miles

Front number plate deteriorated.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 97,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 97,043 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 97,033 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 96,921 miles

Both rear drive shaft outer gaiters split.

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 96,280 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 96,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DGD 729X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DGD 729X, 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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DGD 729X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 October 1981.

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