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HWV 861V

1980 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,061 mi
Last recorded99,061 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Transporter47,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWV 861V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 99,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 99,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,847 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes have slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

registration plate lamps lenses missing

Fail 13 Jun 2017 98,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes have slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

registration plate lamps lenses missing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,535 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front brake starting to get heavy

Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,535 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and splitting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and splitting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake getting heavy

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corroded around nearside front jacking point

corroded around offside front jacking point

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 98,531 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

corosion around n/s front jacking point

corrosion around front jacking point and block end o/s

n/s rear tyre beginning to perrish

oil leak from engine

spare tyre in poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2015 98,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

both inner drive shaft gaiters slightly damaged

corroded around nearside front jacking point

corroded around offside front jacking point and front block end

nearside front steering rack gaiter slightly damaged

nearside front tyre perrished (STRONG ADVISE)

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,662 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 96,044 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,422 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 94,834 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 94,834 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 93,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs corroded

chassis corroding

oil leak

rear arches corroding

slight play steering rack o/s

Fail 10 Jun 2009 93,370 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

emmisions not tested due to exhaust

slight play in offside steering rack

vehicle chassis covered in surface rust

Pass 27 May 2005 92,794 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 May 2005 92,794 miles

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

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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HWV 861V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HWV 861V, 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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HWV 861V is a 1980 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 July 1980.

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