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COT 330W

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,533 mi
Last recorded45,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2005
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOT 330W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2005 45,533 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on n/s side door

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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COT 330W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 COT 330W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COT 330W registered?

COT 330W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 September 1980.

Is COT 330W safe to buy?

The MOT history for COT 330W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COT 330W have outstanding finance?

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