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GRU 869V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

16,877 mi
Last recorded16,877 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRU 869V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 16,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body: sill/suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside sealant used

Fail 15 Aug 2023 16,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body: sill/suspension mounting - area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body: sill/suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside sealant used

Pass 8 Aug 2022 15,963 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside has an under sealant

Pass 9 Aug 2021 15,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle coated with an under sealant

Pass 14 Aug 2020 13,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle coated with an under sealant

Pass 5 Aug 2019 13,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 13,507 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 12,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 10,844 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 7,694 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 7,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front wiper blades split

offside and nearside front step sills excessivly corroded not within prescribed area

offside front chassis/inner sill excessivly corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 22 May 2014 7,386 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrision to nearside front step

corrosion to drivers door by lower hinge

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 16 May 2014 7,375 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrision to nearside front step

corrosion to drivers door by lower hinge

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 16 May 2013 5,026 miles

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 24 Apr 2012 3,461 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 3,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,341 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 99,279 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear fog lamp nott working (not required for mot)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 95,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side front inner sill by jacking point corroded

rear fog lamp nott working (not required for mot)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 90,746 miles

corrosion to o/s inner sill area outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Oct 2005 90,482 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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GRU 869V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GRU 869V, 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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GRU 869V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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