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AWH 476V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

68,315 mi
Last recorded68,315 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWH 476V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2018 68,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 67,968 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 67,968 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 67,963 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking under chassis leg (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing trackrod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering locking device missing trackrod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering locking device missing steering draglink split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

under covers fitted preventing examination of corrosion

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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AWH 476V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AWH 476V, 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 AWH 476V registered?

AWH 476V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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