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EKR 938T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,333 mi
Last recorded60,333 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKR 938T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 60,333 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,651 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 54,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 52,966 miles

both front upper balljoints have play

play in steering column

Fail 8 May 2018 52,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

free play in steering column top bush

tyres differ in aspect ratio & profile front to rear

Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,103 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,896 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,844 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,844 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

slight noise coming from nearside rear wheel bearing

underside floor slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 30,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

slight noise coming from nearside rear wheel bearing

underside floor slightly corroded

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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EKR 938T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKR 938T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKR 938T registered?

EKR 938T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is EKR 938T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKR 938T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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