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ExpiredMileage
43,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
exhaust corroded
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside front seat not fitted
nearside inner trackrod boot deteriorated
offside front cross member outrigger/jacking point corroded ( RECOM REPAIR )
play across all steering joints and idler
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
surface corrosion at brake discs
underbody heavily undersealed
underbody mechanical component surface corrosion
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
exhaust corroded
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside front seat not fitted
nearside inner trackrod boot deteriorated
offside front cross member outrigger/jacking point corroded ( RECOM REPAIR )
play across all steering joints and idler
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
surface corrosion at brake discs
underbody heavily undersealed
underbody mechanical component surface corrosion
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion
interior removed no seats, panels etc fitted
lower steering column flexi coupling deterioration/splitting
nearside inner steering joint boot/cover deterioration
offside front chassis/outrigger, and front inner crossmember corroded
oscillation at all brake readings noted during RBT
play in steering idler and joints
rear brake backplates corroding
rear brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully test reduced access between backplate and suspension arms )
recom replacement lower steering column coupling
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
battery fault and insecure
corrosion at brake discs
general underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion
interior removed no seats, panels etc fitted
lower steering column flexi coupling deterioration/splitting
nearside front seat not fitted - belt insecure and perscribed area excess corrosion
nearside inner steering joint boot/cover deterioration
offside front chassis/outrigger, and front inner crossmember corroded
oscillation at all brake readings noted during RBT
play in steering idler and joints
rear brake backplates corroding
rear brake pipes corroding ( unable to fully test reduced access between backplate and suspension arms )
recom replacement lower steering column coupling
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion at o/s front floor/chassis/outrigger
creak heard from front suspension joints
n/s front and rear seats/ interior not fitted
n/s seat belt buckle cover slightly damaged
o/s rear tow bar/bumper bolt loose
rear brake back plates corroding
slight play at steering idler and joints
underbody heavily undersealed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion at o/s front floor/chassis/outrigger
creak heard from front suspension joints
n/s front and rear seats/ interior not fitted
n/s seat belt buckle cover slightly damaged
o/s rear tow bar/bumper bolt loose
rear brake back plates corroding
slight play at steering idler and joints
underbody heavily undersealed
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
body condition various panels body filler blistering - doors, lower wings, sills etc
corrosion at outer sills
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
hand brake efficiency just pass
lower steering col coupling deteriorating/splitting
o/s front crossmember/chassis/out rigger corroding @ bolted floor panel
o/s rear radius arm/chassis corrosion
rear brake back plates corroding
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake pipes corroding
steering idler joint play
surface corrosion at front brake discs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
body condition various panels body filler blistering - doors, lower wings, sills etc
corrosion at outer sills
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
hand brake efficiency just pass
lower steering col coupling deteriorating/splitting
o/s front crossmember/chassis/out rigger corroding @ bolted floor panel
o/s rear radius arm/chassis corrosion
rear brake back plates corroding
rear brake pipes corroding
slight wiper smear at n/s
steering idler joint play
surface corrosion at front brake discs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
BODY CONDITION variuos pannels body filler blistering,rear bumper,front doors,n/s side door, o/s front lower wing, o/s front floor/outrigger
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
battery tray corroded
both rear brake bake plates corroded
exhaust deterioration
front steering drag link joint play
o/s rear radius arm/chassis corrosion
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DYK 129V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 DYK 129V, 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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DYK 129V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 November 1979.
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