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SUF 881H

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,524 mi
Last recorded17,524 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 881H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,524 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 17,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,404 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 111,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 7,869 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 5,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 2,885 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly insecure

Fail 8 May 2009 2,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake hoses insecure

Fail 6 May 2008 1,347 miles

NEARSIDE INNER SILL PANEL HAS A HOLE IN IT

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT SEATS ROCKING ON RUNNERS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 1,347 miles

NEARSIDE INNER SILL PANEL HAS A HOLE IN IT

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT SEATS ROCKING ON RUNNERS

Pass 9 May 2007 96,961 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 98,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 96,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

main beam headlamps not working

Pass 4 Apr 2006 92,442 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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SUF 881H is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SUF 881H, 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 SUF 881H registered?

SUF 881H is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 August 1979.

Is SUF 881H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUF 881H shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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