MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slightly damp around master cylinder
some travel on footbrake
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.
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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.
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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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