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DLJ 610T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,903 mi
Last recorded98,903 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 610T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,903 miles

Offside outer sill panel nut and bolted on

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 98,901 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both doors and wheel archers (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside outer sill panel nut and bolted on

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 98,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,780 miles

Excessive corrosion in non-prescribed areas

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Excessive corrosion in non-prescribed areas

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear CV gaiter split

Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,759 miles

front under body cross member corroded .......

general under and upper body corrosion .....

n/s/f brake pipe corroding .......

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing .......

Fail 18 Jul 2016 94,543 miles

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

corrosion in o/s/f wheel arch .......

front cross member corroded .....

general body corrosion .......

n/s/f brake pipe corroding .....

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,396 miles

general upper & under body corrosion .......

Pass 29 Apr 2014 89,874 miles

general under body corrosion .........

wipers smear .......

Fail 22 Mar 2014 89,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general body corrosion .......

wipers smear .......

Fail 21 Oct 2013 89,795 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,737 miles

all tyres perished

o/s/r chassis corroded out side of prescribed area

Fail 3 May 2011 88,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All Tyres Badly cracked & perished

Offside rear Chassis corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2008 85,633 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 84,476 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 84,474 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 83,626 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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DLJ 610T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DLJ 610T, 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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DLJ 610T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 July 1979.

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