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EYK 978V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,821 mi
Last recorded94,821 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 978V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,821 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 94,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,774 miles

Front both front brakes slight bind

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

bodywork corroded in places but no sharp edges

Fail 24 Jul 2019 93,774 miles

Front both front brakes slight bind

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

bodywork corroded in places but no sharp edges

Pass 28 Dec 2017 92,692 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 92,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2015 86,890 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2015 86,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,958 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 96,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 96,889 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 91,886 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 88,462 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 978V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 978V, 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 EYK 978V registered?

EYK 978V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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