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FJX 586W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,394 mi
Last recorded106,394 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJX 586W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,981cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 106,394 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder. (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bushs. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering uj top. (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 103,610 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 103,610 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Offside front wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded at rear

Pass 15 May 2015 102,340 miles

Offside rear number plate light lense missing

Fail 13 May 2015 102,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside rear number plate light lense missing

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 101,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both fornt inner wheel arches corroded / holed at rear (not in prescribed area)

nearside engine exhaust manifold cooler pipe not fitted correctly

offside registration plate lamp lense missing

Fail 24 Apr 2014 101,167 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both fornt inner wheel arches corroded / holed at rear (not in prescribed area)

nearside engine exhaust manifold cooler pipe not fitted correctly

offside registration plate lamp lense missing

Pass 23 May 2013 99,742 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 99,742 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 95,780 miles

offside numberplate lamp unit missing

Fail 8 May 2012 95,780 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bad oil leak from engine

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded / holed (not in prescribed area)

offside and nearside front floor corroded / holed (not in prescribed area)

offside numberplate lamp unit missing

Pass 5 Jul 2011 94,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,536 miles

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damange

Fail 17 Jun 2010 91,536 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 16 May 2009 87,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 84,849 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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FJX 586W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FJX 586W, 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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FJX 586W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 May 1981.

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