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HJH 567W

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

10,247 mi
Last recorded10,247 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJH 567W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 10,247 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 8,524 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 8,520 miles

Front Direction indicator not working BOTH SIDES (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when trying to operate main and dipped beam (4.2.3 (c))

n/s side repeater and both front indicators don't work when operating the hazard switch ,can't fail as not required until after 1st April 1986

Pass 10 Jun 2022 7,869 miles

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

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

under body covered in under seal

Fail 31 May 2022 7,865 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under body covered in under seal

Pass 31 Mar 2021 7,751 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 7,641 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 6,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 6,600 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 6,066 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 3,838 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 816 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,614 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on off side front flooor area

general corrosion on under side

near side front wheel has restricted movement

off side rear tyre is perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 99,249 miles

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

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

general corrosion on the under side

n/s/f brake has slight restricted movement

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,778 miles

chassi os and n/s corroded

corrosion in o/s & n/s in engine bay

Pass 1 Oct 2009 98,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2008 97,439 miles

o/s brake readings slightly low

Fail 18 Sep 2008 97,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s brake readings slightly low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 96,869 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2006 96,035 miles

body and chassis extensively repaired

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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HJH 567W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJH 567W, 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 HJH 567W registered?

HJH 567W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 1980.

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