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PUA 69D

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

69,500 mi
Last recorded69,500 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2006
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUA 69D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2006 69,500 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f tyreslightly distorted

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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PUA 69D is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 PUA 69D, 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 PUA 69D registered?

PUA 69D is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 March 1979.

Is PUA 69D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUA 69D shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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