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AFS 645W

1981 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,535 mi
Last recorded32,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Van33,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFS 645W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S inner C/V joint two securing bolts sheared

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2006 32,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S inner C/V joint securing bolts sheared & loose

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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AFS 645W is a 1981 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 33,359 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFS 645W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFS 645W registered?

AFS 645W is a 1981 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 2 March 1981.

Is AFS 645W safe to buy?

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