MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,894 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Offside Outer sill slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
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)
Both rear wheel bearings have slight play and also slight noise from nearside.
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.
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre cracking inner siderwall
Exhaust tailpipe is missing.
Metal ferrules on clutch hose are corroding away, advise to replace.
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.
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?
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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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