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FSR 371W

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,116 mi
Last recorded70,116 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSR 371W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,746 miles

All prescribed areas corroded but not excessive and has multiple plates welded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear Seats ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,433 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,311 miles

All prescribed areas are corroded but not excessive and have multiple welded plate repairs

All rear seats have been removed

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Head lamp main beam "tell-tale" not showing when main beam is selected

Lower edge of loading door is corroded

Windscreen is starting to delaminate around the edges

Fail 16 Jul 2014 66,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Head lamp main beam "tell-tale" not showing when main beam is selected

Lower edge of loading door is corroded

Nearside front wheel arch corroded next to passanger step

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

V.I.N. Plate missing

Windscreen is starting to delaminate around the edges

Pass 20 Oct 2012 66,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Main-beam tell tale lamp not working

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 66,332 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Main-beam tell tale lamp not working

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Unable to open fuel cap

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,750 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n ear side front door mirror deteriorated

nearside front headlight lens water inside

Fail 3 Mar 2009 63,746 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n ear side front door mirror deteriorated

nearside front headlight lens water inside

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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FSR 371W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FSR 371W, 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 FSR 371W registered?

FSR 371W is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 1981.

Is FSR 371W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSR 371W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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