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FDL 333V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,339 mi
Last recorded97,339 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDL 333V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,339 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 97,339 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Floor excessively deteriorated 4 holes (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting w /arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill /jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,328 miles

Vehicle has various rust areas all over but not affecting the MOT criteria

Fail 29 Jul 2017 97,327 miles

Central Rear Braking system leaking pipe burst (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filler neck (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sliding door (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has various rust areas all over but not affecting the MOT criteria

Pass 22 May 2015 97,270 miles

body work tatty but all testable areas ok

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,026 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

no trailer electrical socket fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2013 97,014 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

no trailer electrical socket fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 97,005 miles

Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Near side rear tyre perished

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 96,787 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 96,787 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from engine...n/s/r flexi metal ends corroding....

Pass 12 Aug 2008 96,723 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 96,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 94,203 miles

Corrosion noted in both front outer sill to outrigger panels but not within 30cm of suspension fixings.

Fail 25 Jun 2007 94,203 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion noted in both front outer sill to outrigger panels but not within 30cm of suspension fixings.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 93,583 miles

advise rear number plate is deteriorating and will soon need replacing

excessive corrosion outside prescribed areas on both sides in sill panels

oil leaking onto exhaust

Fail 13 Jun 2006 93,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise rear number plate is deteriorating and will soon need replacing

excessive corrosion outside prescribed areas on both sides in sill panels

oil leaking onto exhaust

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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FDL 333V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FDL 333V, 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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FDL 333V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 1980.

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