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KEX 79N

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,604 mi
Last recorded71,604 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEX 79N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,604 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion in area of both front seat belt mounts

steering wheel outer casing cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2016 71,604 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight surface corrosion in area of both front seat belt mounts

steering wheel outer casing cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,096 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 70,074 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,550 miles

slight play in steering idler and steering box

Fail 13 Jan 2014 68,550 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering idler and steering box

Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,067 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 66,042 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,452 miles

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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KEX 79N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 KEX 79N, 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 51 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 KEX 79N registered?

KEX 79N is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1975.

Is KEX 79N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEX 79N shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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