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FSC 511X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,894 mi
Last recorded58,894 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSC 511X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 58,894 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 58,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch holding battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,027 miles

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 55,801 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,776 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 53,819 miles

N/S/F step corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S middle sill slightly corroded

O/S/F tyre slightly perished on outter edge

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,819 miles

O/S middle sill slightly corroded

N/S/F step corroded

O/S/F tyre slightly perished on outter edge

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 52,336 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play and also slight noise from nearside.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 52,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear wheel bearings have slight play and also slight noise from nearside.

Fuel filter dirty and slightly insecure.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,095 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking inner siderwall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,679 miles

Exhaust tailpipe is missing.

Metal ferrules on clutch hose are corroding away, advise to replace.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 48,677 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Clutch slave cylinder is leaking fluid.

Exhaust tailpipe is missing.

Metal ferrules on clutch hose are corroding away, advise to replace.

Offside rear tyre is slightly mishapen and has slight perishing.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 511X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 511X, 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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FSC 511X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1981.

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