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EGM 214V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

39,792 mi
Last recorded39,792 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGM 214V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 39,792 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 39,792 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 39,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 39,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting passengers seat mounting point corroded in wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse lamps permanently on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,994 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 34,760 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 34,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 33,863 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 30,966 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 29,953 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 29,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 28,535 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,306 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 27,145 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,487 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 26,487 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,116 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 25,116 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 24,011 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 24,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 23,359 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 23,336 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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 214V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EGM 214V, 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 214V registered?

EGM 214V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 1980.

Is EGM 214V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGM 214V shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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