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EYY 285V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,581 mi
Last recorded97,581 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYY 285V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2007 97,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,892 miles

Oil leak

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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EYY 285V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EYY 285V, 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

How do I check the history of EYY 285V?

You can check the full history of EYY 285V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EYY 285V registered?

EYY 285V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 May 1980.

Is EYY 285V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYY 285V shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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