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FCS 636V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

42,653 mi
Last recorded42,653 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCS 636V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 42,653 miles

Central Front STEERING PIN SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear FUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 42,309 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering shaft pin.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 41,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 41,377 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 41,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 40,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hazards not working

Fail 16 Apr 2021 40,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

hazards not working

Pass 13 May 2020 37,828 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle tubes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 12 May 2020 37,827 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle tubes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 17 Mar 2020 37,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both sides (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle tub corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 20 Feb 2019 34,742 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,852 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 31,852 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear end cap (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 28,681 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 28,681 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 28,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner sill heve been spot welded

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside Inner sills have spot welded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,415 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 25,407 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 cross member (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,645 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,579 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,949 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 14,822 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 12,121 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 11,441 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 11,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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FCS 636V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FCS 636V, 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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FCS 636V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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