MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,380 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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