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FJH 805V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,114 mi
Last recorded17,114 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJH 805V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 17,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside surf board mounts proud of body

Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 14,167 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers (5.3.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers (5.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 104,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 104,987 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 10,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

n/s/r drive shaft bolt loose( inner )

Pass 23 Jan 2014 9,238 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 9,236 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Drivers seat swivel locking pin dosn't autoaticaly locate to lock seat in possition.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in both seat bases.

Steering rack mounting bushes worn.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 8,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 25 Mar 2011 6,279 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre side wall cut

Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,279 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre side wall cut

Pass 13 Mar 2010 3,216 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres age cracked

slight underbody corrosion

underbody partly undersealed

Fail 5 Mar 2008 3,139 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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 805V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FJH 805V, 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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What year was FJH 805V registered?

FJH 805V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 1980.

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