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EBA 456T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

46,806 mi
Last recorded46,806 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBA 456T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 46,806 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 46,806 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 46,575 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 46,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 46,528 miles

BODY RUST N/S/R ABOVE CHASSIS

Nearside Rear LAMP WATER INGRESS

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL SECTION 8.4.I @i (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 31 May 2019 46,528 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear LAMP WATER INGRESS

BODY RUST N/S/R ABOVE CHASSIS

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL SECTION 8.4.I @i (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 May 2019 46,527 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body has corrosion above chassis

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable track rod slightly bent

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering pivot point has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,491 miles

Nearside Rear Body has corrosion above chassis

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable track rod slightly bent

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering pivot point has slight play

Steering shaft rubber coupling starting to perish

Fail 11 May 2018 46,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter / tank area above starter motor (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has corrosion above chassis

Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing

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

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable track rod slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Steering shaft rubber coupling starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2017 46,405 miles

Both windscreen wiper arm pivots worn

Nearside Rear Body has corrosion above chassis

Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering shaft rubber coupling starting to perish

Fail 13 May 2017 46,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both windscreen wiper arm pivots worn

Nearside Rear Body has corrosion above chassis

Nearside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe rubber guide missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering shaft rubber coupling starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,401 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + missing guide/support grommets (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body corrosion above chassis not structural (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch pedal rubber worn out and not disengaging properly

wiper arm pivots worn attention recommended

Fail 10 Aug 2015 46,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect +headlamp bezel incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded + missing guide/support grommets (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body corrosion above chassis not structural (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch pedal rubber worn out and not disengaging properly

wiper arm pivots worn attention recommended

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,350 miles

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

battery slight loose,,,held in by wire and strap

corrosion to floor above rear nearside chassis /suspension

nsf steering arm slightly bent

Fail 5 Jun 2014 46,350 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery slight loose,,,held in by wire and strap

corrosion to floor above rear nearside chassis /suspension

nsf steering arm slightly bent

water ingress in nsr indicator lamp

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 45,709 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,626 miles

fuel smell from rear no obvious leaks further investigation recomended

jacking point rusted n/s/f

Fail 16 Sep 2011 45,264 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel smell from rear no obvious leaks further investigation recomended

jacking point rusted n/s/f

Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,224 miles

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

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

ns sliding rusty on base

Fail 9 Aug 2010 45,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ns sliding rusty on base

Fail 11 Aug 2009 44,799 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Screenwash poor.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,799 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Screenwash poor.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,763 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 44,731 miles

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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)

HORN JUST AUDIBLE

O/S MIRROR TEMPORARY GLASS FITTED

Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,605 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 44,605 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

horn just audible

os mirror temporary

servo air leak

Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,463 miles

underside rusted and poor and repaired

Fail 30 Mar 2006 43,455 miles

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

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

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

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

underside rusted and poor and repaired

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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EBA 456T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 EBA 456T, 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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EBA 456T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 June 1979.

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