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FDT 432V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

72,891 mi
Last recorded72,891 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDT 432V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside registration plate lamp not working

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp pattern poor

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,076 miles

Nearside Front splash guard corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front splash guard missing

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

weld repairs undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2020 72,057 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front splash guard corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front splash guard missing

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

weld repairs undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,853 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar mounting bushes

front steering coupling deteriorated

headlamp patterns poor

inner sill corrosion

left rear wheel bearing play

left/right front inner sills holed

rear brake balance

right front brake splash guard missing,left front one corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,573 miles

Clutch flexi line in poor condition and poorly repaired

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front headlamp pattern poor

Offside front jacking point holed

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

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

Suspension corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 69,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Clutch flexi line in poor condition and poorly repaired

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front jacking point holed

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

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

Suspension corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,249 miles

body/chassis corrosion

body/chassis corrosion

brake pipe corrosion

corrosion in engine bay

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front brake discs worn

front brake splash guards worn/missing

front inner crossmember/inner arch corrosion

headlamp patterns

left upper ball joint boot split

suspension corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,248 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/chassis rigger/body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

body/chassis corrosion

body/chassis corrosion

brake pipe corrosion

corrosion in engine bay

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar bushes worn

front brake discs worn

front brake splash guards worn/missing

front inner crossmember/inner arch corrosion

headlamp patterns

left upper ball joint boot split

suspension corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis / Body corrosion

Clutch hose repaired

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe mounting (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusty and repaired

Front step/ inner floor repaired

Handbrake efficiency low (only just met minimum level)

Left headlamp lens chipped (beam pattern poor)

Oil leak

Out riggers/inner sills corrosion / holed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear inner 1/4 panels rusty holed

Rear inner wheel arches rusty

Steering lock comes on with key in ignition (but in off position)

Washer bottle security

Fail 19 Jun 2015 67,565 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear chassis in rusty condition

rear exhaust has bandage wrap around it but is not blowing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 67,565 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear chassis in rusty condition

rear exhaust has bandage wrap around it but is not blowing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,881 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front inner sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

offside and nearside rear cross member corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,105 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,847 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 61,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front outrigger,front step and inner sill rusted and holed. nearside inner sill rusted and holed

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,607 miles

Oil leak

offside inner sill corroded and holed not within prescribed area

plastic in line fuel filter rubbing on heat exchanger

rear no plate starting to fade

slight corrosion to offside front anti roll bar u bracket

underside of vehicle has had welding repairs carried out and undersealed

Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,600 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear, inner, central gerabox mounting has temp repair.

Pass 15 May 2010 56,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 56,835 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 53,259 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 53,218 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 48,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 45,217 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 44,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering rack bushs perishing

tracking needs checking

Pass 8 May 2006 40,882 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

REAR DRIVE SHAFT BOLTS LOOSE N/S

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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FDT 432V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FDT 432V, 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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FDT 432V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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