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FYO 732V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

99,698 mi
Last recorded99,698 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYO 732V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2008 99,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s lower skirt support members badly coroded

n/s & o/s/f floor panels corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2005 92,869 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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FYO 732V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 FYO 732V, 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

How do I check the history of FYO 732V?

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What year was FYO 732V registered?

FYO 732V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is FYO 732V safe to buy?

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