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HTO 817V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,955 mi
Last recorded59,955 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTO 817V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,955 miles

Oil leak ()

slight engine misfire

Fail 25 Jul 2017 59,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 59,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 59,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking rear pipe (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 58,877 miles

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

front/rear tyres different sizes

n/s/r brake low efficiency

o/s/r brake bind

Fail 5 May 2015 58,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

front/rear tyres different sizes

n/s/r brake low efficiency

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

horn weak

o/s rear brake low efficiency

rear number plate cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2014 58,634 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

horn weak

o/s rear brake low efficiency

rear number plate cracked

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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HTO 817V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HTO 817V, 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 HTO 817V registered?

HTO 817V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 1980.

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