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WJV 98V

1980 Volkswagen Derby

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,809 mi
Last recorded65,809 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Derby65,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJV 98V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,809 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 65,808 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,808 miles

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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WJV 98V is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJV 98V, 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 WJV 98V registered?

WJV 98V is a 1980 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 15 February 1980.

Is WJV 98V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJV 98V shows 3 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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