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EYV 985V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYV 985V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2006 92,747 miles

slightly damp around master cylinder

some travel on footbrake

Fail 18 May 2006 92,731 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slightly damp around master cylinder

some travel on footbrake

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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EYV 985V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EYV 985V, 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 EYV 985V registered?

EYV 985V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 April 1980.

Is EYV 985V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYV 985V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EYV 985V have outstanding finance?

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