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DVT 510T

1979 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,279 mi
Last recorded59,279 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Type 246,943 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVT 510T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 59,279 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 58,431 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 58,431 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake slightly bninding

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 16 May 2015 58,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2015 58,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 57,943 miles

steering drop arm pivot has minor free play

Fail 3 May 2014 57,942 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

steering drop arm pivot has minor free play

Pass 11 May 2013 57,574 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 56,905 miles

steering idler arm has minor free play

Pass 23 Apr 2011 54,802 miles

minor free play in steering rack

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2010 53,565 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front jacking points are corroded

front valance is corrode and filled

front wheel arches are corroded

underside of vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,565 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front jacking points are corroded

front valance is corrode and filled

front wheel arches are corroded

underside of vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,004 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 49,057 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 47,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2007 47,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 46,042 miles

hand brake mounting bush is worn

rear brake imbalance of 60%

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being undersealed

unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle due to under panels

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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DVT 510T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 46,943 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DVT 510T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DVT 510T registered?

DVT 510T is a 1979 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 23 March 1979.

Is DVT 510T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVT 510T shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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