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DFN 31W

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,338 mi
Last recorded28,338 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFN 31W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 16,438 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 12,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front top suspension ball joint rubbers split

near side rear tyre cracked on outside edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,578 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 97,187 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,281 miles

Slight bind nearside rear brake

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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DFN 31W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DFN 31W, 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 DFN 31W registered?

DFN 31W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 October 1980.

Is DFN 31W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFN 31W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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