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FSC 496X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,380 mi
Last recorded65,380 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSC 496X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 65,380 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 65,378 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,937 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 56,934 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,337 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,561 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,501 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2009 36,498 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 36,056 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 34,102 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 131,901 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 131,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FSC 496X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FSC 496X, 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 FSC 496X registered?

FSC 496X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 August 1981.

Is FSC 496X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSC 496X shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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