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FAB 592X

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,721 mi
Last recorded15,721 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAB 592X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 15,721 miles

brake reaction bushes cracked

child seat fitted to left front

front antiroll bar bushes cracked

lower sill corrosion

rear suspension arm bushes split

rear suspension arms corroded

rear trailing arms corroded

rear wheel bearing play

steering play

steering rack slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2016 15,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

brake reaction bushes cracked

child seat fitted to left front

front antiroll bar bushes cracked

lower sill corrosion

rear suspension arm bushes split

rear suspension arms corroded

rear wheel bearing play

steering play

steering rack slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,994 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

n/s/r brake-slightly fluctuating

o/s/f seatbelt mount area corroded

slight play in steering rack mounts

Fail 21 Sep 2015 14,994 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

n/s/r brake-slightly fluctuating

o/s/f seatbelt mount area corroded

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 13,588 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,530 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

slight play in nearside and offside wheel bearings

Fail 30 Aug 2012 125,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer 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 Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

slight play in nearside and offside wheel bearings

Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,499 miles

brake pipes corroding

n/s/f upper ball joint weaping grease

o/s/r cv boot leaking grease

slight pulsate to front & rear brakes

Fail 30 Aug 2011 11,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes corroding

front brake hoses perished

n/s/f upper ball joint weaping grease

o/s/r cv boot leaking grease

slight pulsate to front & rear brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,566 miles

n/s rack boot perishing

oil leak from engine

slight lift to o/s & n/s front bottom ball joints

Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,437 miles

all brake hose ferulles corroding

nearsde seatbelt slightly fraying and slow to retract

offside and nearside floor to sill/inner sills corroding

scratches to screen

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,180 miles

brake pipes corroding

oil leak from engine

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,671 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

O/S & N/S DOOR STEPS / WHEEL ARCH'S CORRODING

O/S & N/S INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODING

O/S RACK BOOT PERISHING

O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

Fail 19 Jul 2007 75,669 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

O/S & N/S DOOR STEPS / WHEEL ARCH'S CORRODING

O/S & N/S INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODING

O/S RACK BOOT PERISHING

O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,784 miles

oil leak from engine

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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FAB 592X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FAB 592X, 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 FAB 592X registered?

FAB 592X is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is FAB 592X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAB 592X shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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