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FCD 471X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,194 mi
Last recorded86,194 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2006
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCD 471X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2006 86,194 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 86,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 85,622 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 85,622 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f brake back plate missing

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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FCD 471X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FCD 471X, 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 FCD 471X registered?

FCD 471X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 November 1981.

Is FCD 471X safe to buy?

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