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VTC 369T

1979 Volkswagen Derby

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,536 mi
Last recorded90,536 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Derby64,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTC 369T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1979
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 90,536 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 90,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 84,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 81,668 miles

both rear tyres worn low

both rear wheel bearings noisy

offside front tyre worn

slight roughness when nearside front wheel rotated

Fail 14 Dec 2009 79,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 79,903 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 77,513 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE'S 2MM WHEN N/S/F FRONT TYRE/WHEEL IS ROTATED SLIGHT GRATEING NOISE COMING FROM WHEEL HOLE IN REAR EXHAUST SILENCER ADJUST FRONT WASHERS AUJUST FRONT HEADLIGHT AIMS

Pass 15 Dec 2007 76,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 74,031 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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VTC 369T is a 1979 Volkswagen Derby in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 64,073 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VTC 369T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VTC 369T registered?

VTC 369T is a 1979 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is VTC 369T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTC 369T 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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