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DWR 981W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

251,144 mi
Last recorded251,144 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 981W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 251,144 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount point /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 250,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount point /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear both shockers have very little damping effect

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 250,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both dim (1.3.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount point /jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear both shockers have very little damping effect

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 4 May 2017 250,636 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 250,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 250,636 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 250,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 249,209 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 248,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 246,578 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 246,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

HEAD LAMPS BLANKED FOR EUROPEAN DRIVING.WHEN SUSPENSION IS AT FULL TRAVEL ROAD SPRINGS ARE LOOSE,NUMBER PLATES ARE OF EUROPEAN DESIGN.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 243,966 miles

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 981W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,957cc 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 981W, 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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DWR 981W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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