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GLH 824T

1979 Volkswagen Derby

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,613 mi
Last recorded68,613 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Derby64,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLH 824T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 68,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,343 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 67,333 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 66,847 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 66,822 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front screen scuttle rusty

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 May 2011 66,801 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front screen scuttle rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,338 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 66,338 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,217 miles

slight rust in o/s outer body seal

Pass 23 May 2007 64,073 miles

boddy corrosion

Fail 23 May 2007 64,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boddy corrosion

Pass 22 May 2006 62,861 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 62,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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GLH 824T is a 1979 Volkswagen Derby in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GLH 824T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GLH 824T registered?

GLH 824T is a 1979 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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