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GVP 563W

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,953 mi
Last recorded81,953 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVP 563W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,953 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 819,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s and o/s front floor corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 May 2013 81,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 80,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 79,301 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 76,663 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 76,663 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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GVP 563W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVP 563W, 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 GVP 563W registered?

GVP 563W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 September 1980.

Is GVP 563W safe to buy?

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