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EPL 951V

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,427 mi
Last recorded71,427 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPL 951V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 71,427 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,152 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 69,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 68,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,710 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,028 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,664 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2013 63,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r/ and o/s/r tyres slight cracking

no fog lamp april 1980 onward

rear bumper missing exhaust protruding no sharp edges

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,654 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,352 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

O/S/ hand brake cable outer cover spilt

Rear axle tube rusting

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 59,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,952 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 58,952 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 58,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering damper leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,861 miles

steering damper leaking

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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EPL 951V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EPL 951V, 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 EPL 951V registered?

EPL 951V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 1979.

Is EPL 951V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPL 951V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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