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DPV 928T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,125 mi
Last recorded69,125 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPV 928T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,125 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 69,125 miles

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

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

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,245 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,440 miles

has slight corrosion which will not affect braking & streering & is not within 30mm load bearing parts

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,585 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,119 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 58,119 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,132 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 51,132 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,590 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 50,548 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 50,030 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front outrigger holed and corroded

Pass 2 May 2007 49,627 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

has slight play in steering relay

rear axle beam is slightly corroded

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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DPV 928T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPV 928T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DPV 928T registered?

DPV 928T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 January 1979.

Is DPV 928T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPV 928T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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