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DGD 90X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,388 mi
Last recorded67,388 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGD 90X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 67,388 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 67,379 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 92,901 miles

note front brakes have slight bind

Fail 18 May 2018 92,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

note front brakes have slight bind

Pass 18 May 2016 90,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 89,111 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,181 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,181 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 86,660 miles

N/S STEARING ARM SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 86,658 miles

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

N/S STEARING ARM SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,848 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,282 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 84,282 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 75,897 miles

system error

Fail 5 Sep 2006 75,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 90X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 90X, 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 DGD 90X registered?

DGD 90X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 November 1981.

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