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HRA 195V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

31,180 mi
Last recorded31,180 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRA 195V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 31,180 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

main beam tell tail illuminated all the time

vehicle has multiple areas of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2019 30,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2019 30,011 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Multiple areas of poorly and unfinished repairs to body

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 28,140 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of seat frame (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Into rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near brake valve underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Multiple areas of advanced corrosion

Multiple areas of poorly and unfinished repairs to body

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,140 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 28,140 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Apr 2009 28,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 28,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,140 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 28,140 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

accelerator pedal in secure

both inner and outer sills corroded both sides

corrosion on both front steps

surface corrosion in n/s/f seat belt mounting

surface corrosion on n/s/f jacking point

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,175 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 27,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

flumes in cab when idling †corrosion to rear axle tube †various brake lines light corrosion †small play in both rear wheel bearings †corrosion to n/s/f inner arch out of prescribed areas †n/s door mirrior cracked and interior mirror cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2006 27,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HRA 195V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRA 195V, 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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HRA 195V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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