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DKE 847T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

15,693 mi
Last recorded15,693 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKE 847T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 15,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake cable mechanism front under body colliding with gear selector but not affecting either operation

pipework and wiring hanging loose and low on the under body but not likely to become detached

under body corrosion and previous welding repairs

Fail 9 Jul 2019 15,684 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake cable mechanism front under body colliding with gear selector but not affecting either operation

pipework and wiring hanging loose and low on the under body but not likely to become detached

under body corrosion and previous welding repairs

Pass 10 Jul 2018 15,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

parking brake has little reserve travel

pipework hanging on under body but not likely to become detached

under body corrosion and previous welding repairs

Fail 6 Jul 2018 15,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted flexible pipe chaffing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper upper bleed nipple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

parking brake has little reserve travel

pipework hanging on under body but not likely to become detached

under body corrosion and previous welding repairs

Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

general corrosion to under body and old welding repairs

Pass 9 May 2016 13,892 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Nearside Rear tire slight perishing

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

general corrosion to under body and previous welding repairs

Fail 6 May 2016 13,883 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Nearside Rear tire slight perishing

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

general corrosion to under body and previous welding repairs

Pass 10 Sep 2014 13,873 miles

radiator has room to move but is not chaffing or damaging any items

slight play in rear bearings

Fail 27 Aug 2014 13,864 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

radiator has room to move but is not chaffing or damaging any items

slight play in rear bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,795 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 13,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 13,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear drive shaft lose now retightned

Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake clevis pin slight play

handbrake travel

Fail 27 Aug 2008 10,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake clevis pin slight play

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,845 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 8,840 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear axel beam

Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,485 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant pipe rubbing on chassis

rear tyres close to arches

Fail 15 May 2006 8,478 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

coolant pipe fouling on chasis

fog lamp fitted and inop

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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DKE 847T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DKE 847T, 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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DKE 847T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 1979.

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