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EUL 838V

1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

56,480 mi
Last recorded56,480 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van52,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUL 838V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,052 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 55,787 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Slight corrosion to axle casing

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,376 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,468 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 53,395 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 52,808 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 52,808 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 51,945 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

batteries move in rear engine bay

Fail 11 May 2016 51,945 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

batteries move in rear engine bay

Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,869 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

front axle beam starting to corrode

nsr inner cv gaiter split

Pass 9 May 2014 49,855 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 48,223 miles

n/s/r inner and outer driveshaft cv boots weak

o/s/r driveshaft cv boots innner and outer weak

Pass 9 May 2012 45,698 miles

n /s inner cv boot split

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 8 May 2012 45,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n /s inner cv boot split

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 11 May 2011 42,847 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 42,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 41,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,038 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 38,622 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2008 38,606 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 37,557 miles

O/s/f brake hose is twisted

Slight exhaust leaks

Fail 14 May 2007 37,550 miles

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

O/s/f brake hose is twisted

Slight exhaust leaks

Pass 18 May 2006 36,442 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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EUL 838V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,217 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EUL 838V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EUL 838V registered?

EUL 838V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 14 March 1980.

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