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DEG 768V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

6,912 mi
Last recorded6,912 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEG 768V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 6,912 miles

Nearside handbrake low reading

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside covered in very think unseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 6,910 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake low reading

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside covered in very think unseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 5,840 miles

Corrosion underneath and heavily waxoyled

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s/f and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 5,840 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Corrosion underneath and heavily waxoyled

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s/f and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 1,847 miles

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

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

under body corrsion

Fail 2 Oct 2018 1,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength b pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under body corrsion

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,706 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle both front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc all cv boots split (2.4.G.4e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,936 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 92,936 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both outer rears (2.4.G.4e)

Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly o/s/f brake hose and ball joint (2.5.B.3b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s + n/s/f chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s + n/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f seat belt area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 87,212 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 87,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f floor / door step (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s + n/s/f inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s+n/s/r inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s + n/s/f axle (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,321 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,486 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,954 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

advised rear crossmember corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 69,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,420 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,985 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,448 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,927 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,931 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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DEG 768V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DEG 768V, 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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DEG 768V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 January 1980.

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