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FJH 802V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,882 mi
Last recorded27,882 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJH 802V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 27,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 27,704 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 27,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 26,897 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 26,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,679 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,251 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 22,936 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 22,347 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 21,789 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 20,591 miles

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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FJH 802V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FJH 802V, 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

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What year was FJH 802V registered?

FJH 802V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 May 1980.

Is FJH 802V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJH 802V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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