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ATN 136V

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,207 mi
Last recorded92,207 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATN 136V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,207 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in steering arm

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 90,575 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,884 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,822 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 89,822 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,234 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 89,233 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,795 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,130 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 88,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,321 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,516 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,684 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,483 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 82,483 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 80,027 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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ATN 136V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ATN 136V, 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 ATN 136V registered?

ATN 136V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is ATN 136V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATN 136V shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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