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WFT 440T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,439 mi
Last recorded96,439 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFT 440T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 96,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 94,466 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 93,283 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 92,140 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 83,014 miles

undercarriage,chassis and suspension heavily greased

Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,596 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 81,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,015 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,015 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,687 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 73,861 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 73,861 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 70,043 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 70,043 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,712 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 65,673 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 61,661 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,727 miles

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

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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WFT 440T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WFT 440T, 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.

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What year was WFT 440T registered?

WFT 440T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 February 1979.

Is WFT 440T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFT 440T shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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