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DVJ 127W

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,213 mi
Last recorded63,213 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVJ 127W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,213 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 63,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,197 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jul 2008 56,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 46,346 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 46,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 43,210 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 43,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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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DVJ 127W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DVJ 127W, 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 DVJ 127W registered?

DVJ 127W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 August 1980.

Is DVJ 127W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVJ 127W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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