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HEL 828V

1980 Volkswagen Type 2

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

17,717 mi
Last recorded17,717 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Type 246,981 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEL 828V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 17,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 17,186 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 15,829 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front out rigger/jacking point has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2023 12,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 10,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 9,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 8,248 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 7,813 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 7,628 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 7,363 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 5,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 5,763 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2015 5,585 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2014 2,557 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 1,471 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery tray area corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Exhaust corroded

N/s/f wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake imbalance

steering damper bush worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r outer sill excessively corroded - non load bearing member

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 7 Feb 2011 97,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 93,618 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 86,234 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 86,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 82,797 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 82,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre perished and cracking but not to internal cords

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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HEL 828V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 46,981 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HEL 828V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HEL 828V registered?

HEL 828V is a 1980 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 3 March 1980.

Is HEL 828V safe to buy?

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