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THT 510S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,342 mi
Last recorded10,342 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHT 510S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 10,342 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 9,663 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 9,200 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 8,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 8,390 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer cv joint slight leak of grease

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 8,084 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 7,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 6,747 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 5,765 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 4,157 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 4,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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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THT 510S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 41,121 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 THT 510S, 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 48 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 THT 510S?

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What year was THT 510S registered?

THT 510S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1978.

Is THT 510S safe to buy?

The MOT history for THT 510S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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