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DWP 540W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,719 mi
Last recorded77,719 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWP 540W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,719 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 77,714 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 76,655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,583 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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DWP 540W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DWP 540W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DWP 540W?

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What year was DWP 540W registered?

DWP 540W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 June 1981.

Is DWP 540W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWP 540W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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