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HHM 271W

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,261 mi
Last recorded71,261 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHM 271W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 71,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,715 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,616 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 69,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,513 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,286 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 68,828 miles

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

Slight cracking to the offside rear tyre

Slight play offside of steering rack

Vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight cracking to walls of the offside rear tyre

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2011 68,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight cracking to walls of the offside front tyre

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf tyre side wall cracked & perrished

osr tyre sidewall cracked & perrished

Fail 27 Jan 2009 68,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf tyre side wall cracked & perrished

osr tyre sidewall cracked & perrished

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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HHM 271W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HHM 271W, 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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HHM 271W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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