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BEU 119V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,138 mi
Last recorded89,138 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEU 119V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,138 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 89,138 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel line and fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside rear body structure around engine mounts excessively corroded and rear panel correded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 15 Jul 2020 89,136 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure pipe and filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits in tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not clipped into support bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported support bracket snapped (1.1.11 (d) (i))

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,043 miles

Fuel hose corroded Rubber hose perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrels corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrels corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 88,043 miles

Fuel hose corroded Rubber hose perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrels corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrels corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,038 miles

Fuel hose slightly perished near fuel pump

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

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

Oil leak ()

Window washers poor but working

Fail 27 Jun 2017 87,038 miles

Fuel hose slightly perished near fuel pump

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Window washers poor but working

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,420 miles

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

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

oil leak. various new suspension and steering parts fitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

rear fog lamp not working

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 16 Oct 2014 83,746 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

rear fog lamp not working

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,948 miles

Oil leaking from engine.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,733 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 82,730 miles

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,440 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 80,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,788 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 77,703 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 75,083 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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BEU 119V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BEU 119V, 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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BEU 119V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 1980.

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