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HRJ 89V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,561 mi
Last recorded43,561 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRJ 89V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 43,561 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 43,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2019 39,741 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 39,741 miles

Central Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2016 38,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 37,894 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 36,732 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,357 miles

vehicle pulls slightly left under heavy braking

Fail 24 May 2011 36,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 36,007 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 34,837 miles

Clip missing near side outter drive boot

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 34,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Clip missing near side outter drive boot

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 33,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 31,544 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,685 miles

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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HRJ 89V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HRJ 89V, 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 HRJ 89V?

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What year was HRJ 89V registered?

HRJ 89V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 1980.

Is HRJ 89V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRJ 89V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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