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GPE 395V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

8,841 mi
Last recorded8,841 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPE 395V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 8,841 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 8,788 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt centre (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 6,900 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 6,757 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 6,653 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2017 6,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 6,395 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 2,330 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 2,320 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 1,334 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 1,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 1,328 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 1,328 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 1,058 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

battery insecure

boot floors rusty

rear tube rusted

Pass 14 Apr 2012 68 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 62 miles

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

advise corrosion o/s/f sill inner sill and floor pan n/s/f wheel arch lower out rigger

Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch cable touching on handbrake cable

nsf crossmember / floor rusted not in prescribed area

nsf mirror cracked

various holes in floor pan os

Fail 7 Apr 2011 95,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch cable touching on handbrake cable

nsf crossmember / floor rusted not in prescribed area

nsf mirror cracked

various holes in floor pan os

Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,032 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 93,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 87,252 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 87,251 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 82,756 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

front panel rusty also has small holes

n/s headlight reflector rusty

slight play both steering drag link ends

Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,643 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 70,050 miles

LOWER EFFORT ON N/S/R FOOT & HANDBRAKE THAN ON O/S/R

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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GPE 395V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GPE 395V, 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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GPE 395V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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