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UOT 399T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

51,980 mi
Last recorded51,980 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOT 399T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 51,980 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play by steering centre pin (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to heat exchanger studs broken, gaskets missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside front lower wheel arch

corrosion to offside front lower cab step

main beam telltale light inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,516 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,516 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 47,516 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,729 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 45,718 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded In front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,097 miles

oil contamination on exhaust

rear brake pipes and brake hose ferules corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 44,097 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement cable rubbing on brake servo (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil contamination on exhaust

rear brake pipes and brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,214 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 42,208 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,416 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 40,416 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 39,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,734 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,705 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 34,711 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on floor near accelerator pedal

drivers seat heavily worn with metal frame showing

offside rear drive shaft outer cv boot insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2006 34,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower 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)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

battery trays are corroded

both front door steps have insufficient welding

both front innerwing/lower panels are corroded

both rear outer cv gaitors are split

offside front tyre perishing

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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UOT 399T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UOT 399T, 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 UOT 399T registered?

UOT 399T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 December 1978.

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