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DBZ 8088

1981 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

20,425 mi
Last recorded20,425 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Transporter59,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 8088
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 20,425 miles

Offside Front inner door step corroded

vehicle has been underseales

Fail 23 Apr 2021 20,423 miles

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner door step corroded

vehicle has been underseales

Pass 18 Jul 2018 20,145 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all front suspension components have surface corrosion

central handbrake cable corroded not weak

Fail 16 Jul 2018 20,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed before back box on the offside (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner 1/4 holed up bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner 1/4 near chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded @ caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch holed @ rear of arch near body mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner 1/4 near chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all front suspension components have surface corrosion

central handbrake cable corroded not weak

Fail 10 Apr 2017 20,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/14 c (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general condition of vehicle very poor

nearside front side step corroded but not structural or load bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

o/side-rear-backing-cover-slightly-corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,047 miles

front-brake-backing-covers-deterioratig-o/side-and-n/side

Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,680 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 18,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 18,090 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 18,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 17,519 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 17,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,279 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 6 Jun 2009 16,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,568 miles

front brake back plates condition

Fail 10 Jun 2008 14,556 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake back plates condition

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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DBZ 8088 is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 59,447 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 DBZ 8088, 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 45 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 DBZ 8088 registered?

DBZ 8088 is a 1981 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 July 1981.

Is DBZ 8088 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBZ 8088 shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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