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DGY 514T

1979 Volkswagen Derby

Orange Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

38,588 mi
Last recorded38,588 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Derby64,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGY 514T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,588 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear service brake minimum imbalance of 29%

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

vehicle lowered and big bore exhaust

Fail 2 Aug 2019 38,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear service brake minimum imbalance of 29%

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

vehicle lowered and big bore exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2017 38,434 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 38,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,965 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,675 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 34,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,358 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,558 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 29,152 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 27,705 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 27,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre outer tyre sidewall cracked

oil leak

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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DGY 514T is a 1979 Volkswagen Derby in Orange with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 64,073 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 Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGY 514T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGY 514T registered?

DGY 514T is a 1979 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is DGY 514T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGY 514T shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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