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CCJ 763V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

66,811 mi
Last recorded66,811 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCJ 763V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,811 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 66,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All shock absorbers corroded

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,870 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 63,868 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,735 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,580 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 60,580 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside & nearside rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,952 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

corrosion nearside front

Fail 20 Sep 2019 59,909 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion nearside front

Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,672 miles

Nearside Front front panel corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear quarters corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,587 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear quarters corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 54,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

both front steps

both rear quarters

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,815 miles

nearside front cross member corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside front cross member corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2015 50,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 47,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,480 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 46,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,819 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery tray corroded

both rear quater panels corroded in engine engine bay

drivers side lower foot step corroded

o/s/f brake has slight judder

spare wheel insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2011 41,813 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery tray corroded

both rear quater panels corroded in engine engine bay

drivers side lower foot step corroded

o/s/f brake has slight judder

spare wheel insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,583 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 39,578 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,796 miles

corrosion throughout veichle

oil leak

slight play in all wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jul 2009 36,796 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion throughout veichle

oil leak

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,787 miles

all shock absorbers weak

body sills & jacking points badly corroded

both rear inner c/v boots split

Fail 22 Jul 2008 34,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all shock absorbers weak

body sills & jacking points badly corroded

both rear inner c/v boots split

Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,802 miles

corrosion offside front door & front floor

offside & nearside rear cv joint gaiter split

Fail 3 Jul 2006 28,802 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CCJ 763V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 CCJ 763V, 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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CCJ 763V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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