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UEY 540T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,192 mi
Last recorded83,192 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEY 540T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 83,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,192 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,192 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,192 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 83,192 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 81,907 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 80,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,436 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 79,420 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear inner cv joint gaiter split

offside front shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

offside outer rear cv joint gaiter split

Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,989 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 74,432 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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UEY 540T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UEY 540T, 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 UEY 540T registered?

UEY 540T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is UEY 540T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEY 540T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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