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DJH 412V

1979 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,557 mi
Last recorded24,557 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 246,943 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJH 412V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 24,557 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 24,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 22,705 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,563 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 20,538 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,273 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 19,031 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 14,841 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,722 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 10,472 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,984 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 2,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 918 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,539 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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DJH 412V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 46,943 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJH 412V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJH 412V registered?

DJH 412V is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is DJH 412V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJH 412V shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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