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TSL 431

1961 Volkswagen Pick Up

Brown Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,564 mi
Last recorded11,564 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSL 431
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year1961
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,564 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriating

front steering idler has slight play

o/s and n/s front tyre treads wearing on inner edges and starting to get low

o/s and n/s front upper and lower ball joints gaiters starting to split

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings slight play

steering box has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2010 8,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 1,561 miles

General corrosion on under side of body.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight dampness on steering box.

Slight movement at center steering idler bush.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 94,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 87,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 84,148 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 77,393 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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TSL 431 is a 1961 Volkswagen Pick Up in Brown with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSL 431, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 65 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSL 431 registered?

TSL 431 is a 1961 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 31 December 1961.

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