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ELR 383T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

27,761 mi
Last recorded27,761 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELR 383T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,761 miles

Front o/s and n/s lower steps corroded

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s (8.1.2a)

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2016 27,761 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front o/s and n/s lower steps corroded

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s and n/s (8.1.2a)

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,755 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 27,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 27,754 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,751 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 27,751 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 27,748 miles

Suspensions corroding.

Fail 17 May 2012 27,748 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspensions corroding.

Pass 18 May 2011 27,737 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side door handle sticking.

Underbody and engine compartment floor panels corroding.

Fail 9 May 2011 27,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Near side door handle sticking.

Underbody and engine compartment floor panels corroding.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,697 miles

Suspension corroded.

Underbody corroded out of prescribed areas.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 27,525 miles

all shock absorber outer casings corroded

all steering arm securing nuts corroded

belly pan prevents examination of entire vehicle structure

excessive corrosion throughout vehicle frame {not excessive in prescibed areas}

front axle corroded {not excessive}

metal ferrules of flexible hoses corroded

steel wheel rims corroded

welded repair to n/s/f seat belt mounting prescribed area

battery insecure

n/s/r chassis leg excessively corroded near engine mounting

Fail 13 Jun 2009 27,525 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

all shock absorber outer casings corroded

all steering arm securing nuts corroded

battery insecure

belly pan prevents examination of entire vehicle structure

excessive corrosion throughout vehicle frame {not excessive}

front axle corroded { not excessive }

metal ferrules of flexible brake hoses corroded

n/s/r chassis leg corroded

steel wheel rims corroded

welded repair to n/s/f seat belt mounting corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,470 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2008 27,460 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 27,406 miles

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

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

corrosion offside rear inner sill

corrosion rear cross member

Fail 22 May 2007 27,406 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

corrosion across rear cross member

corrosion offside rear inner sill

Pass 26 May 2006 27,310 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES UNIONS AND FERRULES

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 23 May 2006 27,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Corrosion to front axle & steering components.

Exhaust system corroded.

N/s wing mirror missing.

Passenger wiper split.

Rear shock absorber casings corroded.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

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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ELR 383T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ELR 383T, 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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ELR 383T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 June 1979.

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