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FUL 249V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUL 249V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no.plate loose in holder

oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2019

Front front panel below nearside front headlight corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose retainer / brake pipe retainer temp repair

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Front seat belt frayed slightly

Offside Front wing / wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch & bumper brackets corroded

Rear reverse light inoperative

engine oil leak

play at steering wheel centre

Fail 26 Mar 2019

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat belt mount / floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front panel below nearside front headlight corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose retainer / brake pipe retainer temp repair

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Front seat belt frayed slightly

Offside Front wing / wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch & bumper brackets corroded

Rear reverse light inoperative

engine oil leak

handbrake travel

play at steering wheel centre

Pass 28 Feb 2018 339,906 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides (2.4.F.3)

Corrosion on sills

Corrosion suspension components

Corrosion underside

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake tight hard to turn wheel

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 339,906 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides (2.4.F.3)

Corrosion on sills

Corrosion suspension components

Corrosion underside

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake tight hard to turn wheel

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 339,906 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexis on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipe ends corroded

front tie bar bushes perished

Fail 3 Feb 2017 339,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexis on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipe ends corroded

front tie bar bushes perished

Fail 11 Jan 2017 339,906 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front panel (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake pipe ends corroded

front tie bar bushes perished

Pass 17 Nov 2015 339,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 339,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 339,905 miles

nearside rear drive shaft inner joint cover deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2014 339,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear drive shaft inner joint cover deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 339,905 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 339,905 miles

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 Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 28 Nov 2012 339,904 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 339,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 339,902 miles

Nearside front floorpan rusty and holed

Nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor perrished

Offside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaitor split

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 4 Nov 2011 333,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front floorpan rusty and holed

Nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor perrished

Offside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaitor split

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 10 Nov 2010 337,852 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 337,823 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 335,642 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 331,780 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 331,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 326,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank damp but no obvious leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2006 318,837 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 306,806 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 306,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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FUL 249V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FUL 249V, 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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FUL 249V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 1980.

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