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EDH 232T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,035 mi
Last recorded48,035 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDH 232T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 48,035 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 48,031 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 47,941 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 47,849 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 47,849 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected @ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,761 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle ends, corroded/deteriorated around centre to end piece joints.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,761 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of front wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area..... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point..... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point... (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle ends, corroded/deteriorated around centre to end piece joints.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,705 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 46,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,533 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,456 miles

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

brake pedal rubber splitting

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f crossbeam holed and corroded but in an non prescribed area

steering idler arm bush/pin worn . close to limit

Fail 20 Nov 2015 37,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber splitting

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f crossbeam holed and corroded but in an non prescribed area

steering idler arm bush/pin worn . close to limit

Fail 17 May 2014 23,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2014 23,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 20,541 miles

Both front tyres worn to inner edge

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 May 2013 20,541 miles

Both front tyres worn to inner edge

Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 18,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f floor-front panel holed but in a non prescribed area

Fail 14 May 2012 18,843 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f floor-front panel holed but in a non prescribed area

Pass 11 May 2011 15,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 May 2011 15,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 14,946 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 14,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,466 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 13,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 116,940 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008

Centre Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,305 miles

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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EDH 232T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EDH 232T, 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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EDH 232T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 May 1979.

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