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AUP 135W

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,651 mi
Last recorded74,651 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUP 135W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

sills and wheel arch's corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 74,630 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

sills and wheel arch's corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 70,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 70,635 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 70,256 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both front jacking points slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,685 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 69,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,471 miles

Oil leak

underside has general surface rust

Fail 2 Jul 2015 65,471 miles

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

Oil leak

underside has general surface rust

Pass 19 May 2014 62,502 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,539 miles

damadge to front numberplate

Fail 4 Jun 2013 61,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damadge to front numberplate

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,412 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 60,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 59,450 miles

offside rear hand brake reading low

Pass 1 May 2010 59,450 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2010 59,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 11 May 2009 56,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,734 miles

strong advise lots surface corosion on front & rear chassis & font & rear floor

Pass 8 Feb 2007 54,972 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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AUP 135W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AUP 135W, 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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AUP 135W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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