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DTT 476T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,106 mi
Last recorded22,106 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTT 476T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 22,106 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 21,257 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 20,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,871 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 19,870 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,989 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 16,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 12,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,176 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 1,017 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 102,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 88,620 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 88,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2006 86,662 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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DTT 476T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DTT 476T, 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 DTT 476T registered?

DTT 476T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 June 1979.

Is DTT 476T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTT 476T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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