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UMH 249S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMH 249S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 88,609 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wall perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 88,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wall perishing

Fail 25 Oct 2014 88,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wall perishing

Pass 28 May 2013 88,609 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 88,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 88,045 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 87,957 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2011 87,957 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,954 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 86,294 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside floors corroded

nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated

rear axle corroded

under side of vehicle freshly painted with sealer and under sill

Fail 3 Sep 2008 86,294 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside floors corroded

nearside and offside front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside front and rear tyres deteriorated

rear axle corroded

under side of vehicle freshly painted with sealer and under sill

Pass 3 Aug 2007 83,773 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 83,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 81,802 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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UMH 249S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UMH 249S, 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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UMH 249S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 June 1978.

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