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CVE 770V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,409 mi
Last recorded86,409 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVE 770V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,409 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 86,409 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,408 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hole near front of off side seat

Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,402 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hole near front of o/s seat

Fail 5 Aug 2014 86,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hole near front of o/s seat

Fail 10 Jun 2014 86,400 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

slight weep of oil on steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2012 86,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

exhaust corroded

slight weep of oil on steering rack

Pass 20 May 2011 85,971 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres tread starting to perish and crack

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

oil leaking from petrol pump

Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,753 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,252 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 82,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 80,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 80,423 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,748 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 76,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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CVE 770V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CVE 770V, 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 CVE 770V registered?

CVE 770V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is CVE 770V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVE 770V shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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