MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,113 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion around front suspension system and rear inner and outer sills
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?
Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
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EMX 538V is a 1979 Volkswagen Derby in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1979 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 64,073 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 Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMX 538V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EMX 538V registered?
EMX 538V is a 1979 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 9 August 1979.
Is EMX 538V safe to buy?
The MOT history for EMX 538V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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