MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Nearside Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GYL 352W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GYL 352W, 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 GYL 352W registered?
GYL 352W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1980.
Is GYL 352W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYL 352W shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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