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FME 614V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

29,191 mi
Last recorded29,191 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFME 614V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,191 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension repairs /heavy undersealed

under side of vehicle under sealed /unable to acess condition ..

Fail 25 Oct 2021 29,186 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side of vehicle under sealed /unable to acess condition ..

Pass 2 Jul 2021 28,693 miles

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCHES (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,759 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner archers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 25,398 miles

general corrosion under vehicle mainly age related

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 24,992 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 22,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 21,182 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 15,137 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 15,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 11,828 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 8,282 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 5,029 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 5,029 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 1,390 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 1,386 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 95,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s handbrake reading low

Fail 21 May 2008 95,779 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 12 May 2007 88,542 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 88,541 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 78,712 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 78,626 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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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FME 614V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FME 614V, 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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FME 614V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 June 1980.

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