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TEE 892T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,959 mi
Last recorded17,959 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEE 892T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 17,959 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 17,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 15,949 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 15,492 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 15,324 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,519 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 11,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 9,640 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 9,609 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure both cables (3.5.1l)

Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened o/s+n/s fouling suspension on lock to lock (3.6.A.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Steering column universal joint insecure Not aligned correctly on shaft to rack (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 8,339 miles

Rear slight play in drag link end

fuel cap

Pass 25 Aug 2015 8,043 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise light cracking on o/s front tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2015 8,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise light cracking on o/s front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2012 3,161 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 947 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 95,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 95,921 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 95,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 92,682 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 92,629 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2007 87,258 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 82,152 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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TEE 892T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TEE 892T, 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

How do I check the history of TEE 892T?

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What year was TEE 892T registered?

TEE 892T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 February 1979.

Is TEE 892T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEE 892T shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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