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DYK 129V

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

43,352 mi
Last recorded43,352 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYK 129V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,352 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 43,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,345 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 43,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,343 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 43,343 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,120 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 43,120 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 43,119 miles

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

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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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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