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GUX 907V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,311 mi
Last recorded16,311 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUX 907V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 16,311 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 16,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working arm not moving (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 16,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working wipe arm not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 16,292 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 14,789 miles

Offside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 14,434 miles

Hazards inoperative.

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 14,371 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazards inoperative.

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 13,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 13,513 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 13,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 13,294 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 13,294 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 13,294 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,373 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 92,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,764 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 5,712 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 5,071 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 5,610 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 5,393 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 4 Jul 2007 5,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2006 2,903 miles

General corrosion in body & under vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2006 2,903 miles

General corrosion in body & under vehicle

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 1,852 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 1,852 miles

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

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

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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GUX 907V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GUX 907V, 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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What year was GUX 907V registered?

GUX 907V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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The MOT history for GUX 907V shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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