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PMB 801V

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

18,304 mi
Last recorded18,304 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 801V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 18,304 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 15,056 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 15,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 12,116 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 12,116 miles

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

Nearside Steering retaining device missing Track rod end split pin/nylock missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 8,289 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 6,549 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 6,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Passenger front seat missing at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,786 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 5,772 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 5,678 miles

slight oil leaks

wheel trims fitted

part worn tyres fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre side wall slight bulges

Fail 24 Mar 2012 5,678 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre side wall slight bulges

part worn tyres fitted

slight oil leaks

wheel trims fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,058 miles

Both front shocker outer casings damaged

Both rear cv boots slightly deterioated

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Nearside rear flexy slightly worn

Offside front chassis leg starting to corrode

Oil leak

Pa\rt worn tyres fitted

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Slight freeplay offside rear wheel bearing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,058 miles

Both front shocker outer casings damaged

Both rear cv boots slightly deterioated

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside front wheel slightly binding

Nearside rear flexy slightly worn

Offside front chassis leg starting to corrode

Oil leak

Pa\rt worn tyres fitted

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Slight freeplay offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 4,601 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 4,023 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 4,023 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fitted with steel mud flaps

nearside slight play at steering

offside slight play at steeing

slight brake distortion at offside and nearside front brakes

slight play at nearside front wheel bearing

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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PMB 801V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 PMB 801V, 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.

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What year was PMB 801V registered?

PMB 801V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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