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DFC 902V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

7,422 mi
Last recorded7,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 902V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 7,422 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 6,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 2,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 2,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn through cords and wires (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gear change area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,116 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,258 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on steering (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on steering (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,125 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2015 85,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,399 miles

brake master cylinder weeping

handbrake cable rubbing servo

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,780 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

all cv boots inner and outer deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,769 miles

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

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

all drive shaft gaitor deteriated

all tyres on legal limits

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Jul 2011 73,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 72,440 miles

steering idler pin has slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,013 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 71,013 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,998 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 68,982 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 68,607 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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DFC 902V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DFC 902V, 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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What year was DFC 902V registered?

DFC 902V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 April 1980.

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