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FSX 354X

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,424 mi
Last recorded49,424 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSX 354X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 49,424 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 47,572 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 45,767 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 40,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,112 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,222 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 12,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,736 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 29,712 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FSX 354X is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 47,010 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 FSX 354X, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FSX 354X?

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What year was FSX 354X registered?

FSX 354X is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 October 1980.

Is FSX 354X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSX 354X shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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