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EYK 970V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,365 mi
Last recorded26,365 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 970V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 26,365 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,439 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 21,436 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,960 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 16,960 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 13,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 13,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 10,859 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 8,472 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake pedal long travel

Pass 27 Jul 2010 5,484 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 5,474 miles

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 4 Aug 2009 187 miles

battery loose

brake pedal rubber worn

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake hoses perishing

n/s headlamp; poor beam pattern

play in steering

slight corrosion to floor pans

Fail 4 Aug 2009 187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose

brake pedal rubber worn

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake hoses perishing

n/s headlamp; poor beam pattern

play in steering

slight corrosion to floor pans

Pass 14 Jan 2008 96,259 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 96,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 88,184 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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EYK 970V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EYK 970V, 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 EYK 970V registered?

EYK 970V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 February 1980.

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