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FNP 390W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,713 mi
Last recorded188,713 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNP 390W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 188,713 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 186,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 183,611 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 181,814 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 178,694 miles

Nearside sill has a hole but not within 30cm of any component.

Pass 20 May 2016 176,778 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 176,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 174,932 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 172,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 171,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 167,548 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 167,531 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 161,720 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 161,710 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 157,198 miles

fuel filler neck cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2009 157,198 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

fuel filler neck cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2008 152,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside rear tyre perished

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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FNP 390W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FNP 390W, 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 FNP 390W registered?

FNP 390W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 March 1981.

Is FNP 390W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNP 390W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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