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THO 992T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,320 mi
Last recorded86,320 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHO 992T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,167 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,808 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some run out in n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 19 Mar 2013 76,493 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,493 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,410 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some end float in n/s/r hub assembly

Fail 15 Mar 2012 72,406 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

some end float in n/s/r hub assembly

Fail 6 Jun 2011 67,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r driveshaft bolts loose

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,500 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r driveshaft bolts loose

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,385 miles

Reduced output on drivers dipped headlight still just acceptable.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,100 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 59,100 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Drivers headlight beam output & colour only just acceptable.

N/S/F (drivers side) brake hose cracking.

N/S/F brake hose cracking & only just acceptable.

Passengers side front out rigger corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,999 miles

Drivers side dipped beam density & colour only just acceptable.

O/S & N/S front outer cross member to step corroded but not effecting main chassis or steering box prescribed area.

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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THO 992T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 THO 992T, 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 THO 992T registered?

THO 992T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 July 1979.

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The MOT history for THO 992T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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