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DWR 812W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,057 mi
Last recorded86,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 812W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 86,057 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 83,868 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,966 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated and worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 73,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,378 miles

offside front tyre worn to the limit on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,329 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,649 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 60,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside front seat not fitted

offside front seatbelt webbing cut

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,454 miles

offside front seat not fitted

offside front seatbelt webbing cut

windscreen scratched

Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has light cracking in tread

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 812W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 812W, 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

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What year was DWR 812W registered?

DWR 812W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is DWR 812W safe to buy?

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