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GPK 718V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,478 mi
Last recorded56,478 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPK 718V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,478 miles

corrosion on all inner wheel arches

corrosion on under body

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 56,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hole in bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on all inner wheel arches

corrosion on under body

Fail 16 Jun 2014 55,408 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,322 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 55,312 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

throttle pedal sticking

Fail 10 Aug 2011 55,320 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside sill backing

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,312 miles

exhaust has slight blow

front anti roll bar links have slight play

offsid erear driveshaft boot insecure

offside front tyre has screw in tread

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear flexi hoses ferules starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2007 46,527 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,070 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly,n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough,o/s/r wheel arch/sill end slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2005 42,494 miles

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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GPK 718V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GPK 718V, 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 GPK 718V registered?

GPK 718V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 April 1980.

Is GPK 718V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPK 718V shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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