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DOB 980V

1980 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

13,947 mi
Last recorded13,947 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 246,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOB 980V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 13,947 miles

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

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

Horn only working when engine is running.

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

Slight play in steering and suspension joints and bushes.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 13,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

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

Horn only working when engine is running.

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

Slight play in steering and suspension joints and bushes.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 13,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on many parts of underside of vehicle.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Slight play in steering and suspension parts.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 13,453 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

bulk head panel rusting

tacking points corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 12,858 miles

both n/s jacking pionts internals corroded

bulk head panel

fuel leak oil leak

light ageing n/s/f tyre

n/s/r brake very slow to react

n/s/r tyre heavy ageing

n/s/r wheel arch

no fog light

play n/s/f wheel

play o/s/r wheel

Fail 29 May 2018 12,858 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated quarter (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both n/s jacking pionts internals corroded

bulk head panel

fuel leak oil leak

light ageing n/s/f tyre

n/s/r brake very slow to react

n/s/r tyre heavy ageing

n/s/r wheel arch

no fog light

play n/s/f wheel

play o/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2017 11,685 miles

Rear cv boots split

Fail 3 Jun 2017 11,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear cv boots split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 11,219 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VERY NEAR LIMIT

Fail 2 Jun 2016 11,219 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VERY NEAR LIMIT

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 11,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer driveshaft gaiters split

offside rear suspension arm close to bump stop

slight binding rear brakes

slight interaction on both rear lights

Fail 29 Apr 2013 11,204 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer driveshaft gaiters split

offside rear suspension arm close to bump stop

slight binding rear brakes

slight interaction on both rear lights

slight judder on nearside front brake

Fail 21 Feb 2013 11,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure.

Both front steps corroded through outside prescribed areas.

Both headlamp surrounds insecure.

Nearside mirror missing.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 10,858 miles

cracking on lower steering doughnut

interaction on offside rear light

offside front seatbelt frayed near limit

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

wear in steering arm drag link ball joint

Fail 1 Apr 2011 10,858 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cracking on lower steering doughnut

interaction on offside rear light

judder on front brakes

offside front seatbelt frayed near limit

pitting on both front brake discs

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

wear in steering arm drag link ball joint

Pass 20 May 2009 10,486 miles

both rear outer drive shaft gaiters split

play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight bind on both front brakes

slight rubbing noise on offside rear

Fail 11 May 2009 10,482 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear outer drive shaft gaiters split

play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight bind on both front brakes

slight rubbing noise on offside rear

Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,787 miles

(both) steering cup links perishing

outer (both) rear cv boots split

Fail 14 Jun 2007 9,787 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both outer rear cv boots split

both steering cup links perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,239 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 9,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear outer driveshaft gaitors split

corrosion outers of axle beam

slight binding o/s rear

slight play n/s bottom arm

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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DOB 980V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 46,981 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DOB 980V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DOB 980V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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