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BYY 541V

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,466 mi
Last recorded127,466 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYY 541V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 127,466 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 127,455 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,284 miles

Nearside Rear tyre weather cracking

corrosion on middle crossmember

Fail 19 Oct 2016 127,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear tyre weather cracking

corrosion on middle crossmember

Pass 24 Nov 2015 125,965 miles

all underside corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2007 120,296 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 120,295 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 114,193 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 114,193 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BYY 541V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BYY 541V, 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.

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BYY 541V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1979.

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