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AST 307W

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

16,849 mi
Last recorded16,849 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAST 307W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 16,849 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 16,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 16,158 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 15,824 miles

Fuel pipe chafing rubber ageing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 15,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe chafing by filter and ageing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 15,613 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe chafing by filter and ageing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 15,274 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 15,270 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 14,612 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 14,537 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 14,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 13,132 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ageing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 12,872 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 12,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 12,477 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 12,466 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

light corrosion under all of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2013 11,576 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,799 miles

rear n/s & o/s inner wheel arches rusting

Fail 14 Nov 2012 8,785 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 5,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 5,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front outrigger chassis corroded

outer lower sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,929 miles

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

front inner steps starting to rust

Pass 2 Nov 2009 83,128 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 83,128 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,563 miles

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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AST 307W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AST 307W, 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.

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What year was AST 307W registered?

AST 307W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 November 1980.

Is AST 307W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AST 307W shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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