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UKB 492V

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,793 mi
Last recorded89,793 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKB 492V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 89,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,835 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 88,831 miles

Central Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 88,301 miles

Slight noise from N/S front wheel bearing

Fail 30 May 2013 87,462 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 87,462 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,230 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 86,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2010 85,373 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 84,956 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 15 May 2007 83,188 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 82,342 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 82,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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UKB 492V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UKB 492V, 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 UKB 492V registered?

UKB 492V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1979.

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The MOT history for UKB 492V shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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