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EYN 295V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,209 mi
Last recorded97,209 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYN 295V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,209 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All underside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,572 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both rear tyres perished on side walls

General under-body rust

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 90,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2012 88,304 miles

n/s upper ball jt. boot split

Fail 16 May 2012 88,304 miles

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

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

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 upper ball jt. boot split

Fail 15 Apr 2011 85,584 miles

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

o/s/front axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,584 miles

o/s/front axle beam corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 83,692 miles

axle beam corrosion o/s

Pass 15 May 2009 82,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2009 82,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,864 miles

o/s end of front axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 81,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 81,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 80,880 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 80,880 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EYN 295V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EYN 295V, 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 EYN 295V registered?

EYN 295V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 1980.

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