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FUL 250V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,921 mi
Last recorded50,921 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUL 250V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,921 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate slightly tarnished

Fail 13 Jun 2008 50,907 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate slightly tarnished

Pass 7 Aug 2006 49,966 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 250V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUL 250V, 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 FUL 250V registered?

FUL 250V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 1980.

Is FUL 250V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUL 250V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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