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LBM 209V

1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,773 mi
Last recorded93,773 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van52,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBM 209V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 93,773 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,773 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,762 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 93,738 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 93,738 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,540 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 89,699 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 89,699 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,927 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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LBM 209V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,217 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LBM 209V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LBM 209V registered?

LBM 209V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 28 April 1980.

Is LBM 209V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBM 209V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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