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WBR 61V

1980 Volkswagen Derby

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

89,241 mi
Last recorded89,241 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2006
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Derby65,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBR 61V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2006 89,241 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

no rear seat belts

scratches on windscreen o/s

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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WBR 61V is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 65,489 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 Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WBR 61V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WBR 61V registered?

WBR 61V is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 2 April 1980.

Is WBR 61V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBR 61V shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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