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DMO 956V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,861 mi
Last recorded43,861 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMO 956V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 43,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 43,861 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 43,217 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear braking system making a noise when applied

Pass 18 Aug 2023 42,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake readings low

Fail 10 Aug 2021 42,243 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake readings low

Pass 21 Aug 2020 41,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 41,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 41,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 40,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 40,545 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front & rear (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,876 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34,888 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 33,908 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 33,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,759 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,836 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,620 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,463 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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DMO 956V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DMO 956V, 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 DMO 956V registered?

DMO 956V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 February 1980.

Is DMO 956V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMO 956V shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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