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DWD 441T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

58,941 mi
Last recorded58,941 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWD 441T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 58,941 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 58,941 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner ball joint dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rust occurring around engine bay

Fail 12 Aug 2021 58,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rust occurring around engine bay

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,709 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rust occurring around front and rear bumper mounting areas

Surface rust around various areas underside

Fail 11 Aug 2020 58,709 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rust occurring around front and rear bumper mounting areas

Surface rust around various areas underside

Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,205 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front panel (underside) holed and corroded

Front valence holed and corroded

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear panel (underside) holed and corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 58,202 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front panel (underside) holed and corroded

Front valence holed and corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear panel (underside) holed and corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,568 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 57,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,333 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

play in nearside and offside front suspension

Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

play in nearside and offside front suspension

Pass 17 May 2011 55,180 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Wear in front steering idler

Fail 12 May 2011 55,180 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Wear in front steering idler

Pass 17 May 2010 54,134 miles

Front and rear floors corroded

Front axle beam corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,063 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 54,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,011 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,644 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 53,644 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 53,633 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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DWD 441T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 DWD 441T, 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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DWD 441T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 1979.

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