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DRL 528V

1980 Volkswagen Derby

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,161 mi
Last recorded50,161 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Derby65,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRL 528V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,161 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,784 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 48,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 48,117 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 47,538 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,614 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 46,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 46,346 miles

Handbrake quadrant close to exhaust pipe

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,511 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,261 miles

both rear bearings becoming noisey

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,799 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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DRL 528V is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 65,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRL 528V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRL 528V registered?

DRL 528V is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 25 March 1980.

Is DRL 528V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRL 528V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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