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DWR 776W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,363 mi
Last recorded17,363 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 776W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 17,363 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 17,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking near filter (7.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance/inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 16,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 15,159 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 15,159 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 144,820 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 126,586 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 10,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 5,168 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 3,977 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 3,957 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks

heat exchangers incomplete

o/s handbrake cable insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2005 1,619 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 1,619 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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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DWR 776W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWR 776W, 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 DWR 776W registered?

DWR 776W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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