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ECF 178V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,342 mi
Last recorded22,342 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECF 178V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 22,342 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 22,287 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 22,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 22,136 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,900 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 21,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Centre Front steering idler has slight play

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,395 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nearside rear out rigger has slight corrosion

offside rear inner sill panel slightly corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 20,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

nearside rear out rigger has slight corrosion

offside rear inner sill panel slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,316 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 13,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,421 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 4,137 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 4,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 3,314 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 3,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all white walls on tyres are damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2007 32,909 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 98,232 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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ECF 178V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ECF 178V, 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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ECF 178V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 March 1980.

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