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FSL 557W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,402 mi
Last recorded11,402 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSL 557W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 11,402 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner c/v boot (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s rear quarter pannal corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s outriger at rear whish bones (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

advise o/s and n/s front door steps

advise o/s front brake bind

advise o/s outer sill underselld

advise rear crossmember corroded

o/s rear bumper end cap

rear n/plate

Pass 29 Sep 2015 11,183 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,143 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 11,142 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 10,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper sysrting to tear

Pass 18 Aug 2012 9,891 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 9,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear bumper end cape missing ]corrosion on ns door ]front tyres worn on inside [rear panel corroded [rear no plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2011 8,724 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 8,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,667 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 2,646 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shields corroded

offside door mirror cracked

rear wiper torn

suspension bushes perished and split

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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FSL 557W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FSL 557W, 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 FSL 557W registered?

FSL 557W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 May 1981.

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