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ABH 373C

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,473 mi
Last recorded83,473 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 373C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 83,473 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 80,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,902 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 75,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 75,369 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,192 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,319 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,500 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 71,764 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,767 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,717 miles

Some play in centre steering bush.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,571 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,268 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 69,091 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 68,868 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 68,867 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,213 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 68,211 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 67,854 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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ABH 373C is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ABH 373C, 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

How do I check the history of ABH 373C?

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What year was ABH 373C registered?

ABH 373C is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 1979.

Is ABH 373C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABH 373C shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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