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SAA 502T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,121 mi
Last recorded85,121 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 502T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2006 85,121 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 85,119 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SAA 502T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SAA 502T, 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 SAA 502T registered?

SAA 502T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 May 1979.

Is SAA 502T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAA 502T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAA 502T have outstanding finance?

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