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THY 924T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

42,938 mi
Last recorded42,938 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHY 924T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 42,938 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,514 miles

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 42,404 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 41,810 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 127,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,570 miles

advise engine noisey

Fail 31 Oct 2014 38,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise engine noisey

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,803 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 37,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 37,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 37,142 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 37,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 36,728 miles

corrosion around front floors

Fail 11 May 2011 36,728 miles

corrosion around front floors

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 35,486 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 35,486 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 35,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,909 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 34,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 34,688 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 34,688 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 33,634 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 33,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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THY 924T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 THY 924T, 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.

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What year was THY 924T registered?

THY 924T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 September 1978.

Is THY 924T safe to buy?

The MOT history for THY 924T shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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