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KLP 290V

1979 Volkswagen Derby

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,670 mi
Last recorded23,670 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Derby64,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLP 290V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,670 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 23,670 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,341 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,892 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,545 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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KLP 290V 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLP 290V, 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 KLP 290V registered?

KLP 290V is a 1979 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 15 November 1979.

Is KLP 290V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLP 290V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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