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DTW 814T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,301 mi
Last recorded99,301 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTW 814T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 99,301 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 92,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 84,353 miles

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

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 78,571 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,086 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 73,081 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 67,712 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,554 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 56,789 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,042 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,267 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 41,267 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DTW 814T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DTW 814T, 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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What year was DTW 814T registered?

DTW 814T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1979.

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The MOT history for DTW 814T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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