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EPT 535X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

362,778 mi
Last recorded362,778 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 535X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 362,778 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 356,319 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 348,805 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 343,397 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 337,544 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 331,946 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 326,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 323,028 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 322,943 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 319,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 319,437 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2012 315,857 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 311,424 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 308,080 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 307,970 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 303,788 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 303,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside door does not latch securely until locking button is manually operated.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 300,151 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 300,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 291,908 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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EPT 535X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EPT 535X, 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 EPT 535X registered?

EPT 535X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 October 1981.

Is EPT 535X safe to buy?

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