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HOM 642W

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,251 mi
Last recorded17,251 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOM 642W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,251 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 15,927 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r bumper end caps missing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,666 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 15,661 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f & n/s/r bumper end caps missing no sharp edges

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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HOM 642W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HOM 642W, 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

How do I check the history of HOM 642W?

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What year was HOM 642W registered?

HOM 642W is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 November 1980.

Is HOM 642W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOM 642W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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