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4561 VW

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

21,900 mi
Last recorded21,900 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4561 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 21,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 19,631 miles

parking brake just made minimum requiments

Pass 10 Oct 2023 18,016 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 17,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 17,152 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 16,695 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 16,603 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 15,284 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 14,116 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 11,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 11,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 10,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 10,895 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,433 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 9,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 7,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,802 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 5,903 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 5,818 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 5,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 5,809 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 5,711 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 5,374 miles

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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4561 VW is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 48,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 4561 VW, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4561 VW registered?

4561 VW is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 1979.

Is 4561 VW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4561 VW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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