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FWV 181V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWV 181V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 40,048 miles

General corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 39,484 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 38,285 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,983 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,571 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 29,861 miles

no oil pressure light on dash.

Fail 11 May 2010 29,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

no oil pressure light on dash.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,845 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 28,845 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 May 2008 27,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 27,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 26,250 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 26,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

park brake requires additional adjustment

Pass 5 Jun 2006 24,074 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 24,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

offside front inner wheel arch corroded.

offside rear c.v. boot split. †

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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FWV 181V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FWV 181V, 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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FWV 181V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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