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EGM 211V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,956 mi
Last recorded50,956 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGM 211V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 50,956 miles

ADVISE THAT SOME OF THE WELDING REPAIRS ARE OF LOW QUALITY AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL AND SEAM SEALER

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

SOME OF THE REAPIRS TO BODY WORK APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN MADE WITHOUT WELDING BUT DUE TO SEPARATE CHASSIS NOT STRUTURAL

Fail 28 Apr 2026 50,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

ADVISE THAT SOME OF THE WELDING REPAIRS ARE OF LOW QUALITY AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL AND SEAM SEALER

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

SOME OF THE REAPIRS TO BODY WORK APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN MADE WITHOUT WELDING BUT DUE TO SEPARATE CHASSIS NOT STRUTURAL

Pass 7 May 2025 50,898 miles

ADVISE THAT SOME OF THE WELDING REPAIRS ARE OF LOW QUALITY AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL AND SEAM SEALER

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

SOME OF THE REAPIRS TO BODY WORK APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN MADE WITH OUT WELDING BUT DUE TO SEPARATE CHASSIS NOT STRUTURAL

Fail 7 May 2025 50,898 miles

ADVISE THAT SOME OF THE WELDING REPAIRS ARE OF LOW QUALITY AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL AND SEAM SEALER

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

SOME OF THE REAPIRS TO BODY WORK APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN MADE WITH OUT WELDING BUT DUE TO SEPARATE CHASSIS NOT STRUTURAL

Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,369 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 50,321 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 50,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive only just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,268 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,036 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 49,918 miles

Nearside Hand brake lower effort than o/s

Pass 2 Oct 2018 48,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tube to frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tube to frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near engine mounting frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency close to limits

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rears (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,050 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,765 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 47,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,216 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 47,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EGM 211V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EGM 211V, 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 EGM 211V registered?

EGM 211V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is EGM 211V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGM 211V shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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