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WJD 21S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,260 mi
Last recorded6,260 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJD 21S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 6,260 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 6,260 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 5,813 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 5,686 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 5,673 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 5,244 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 4,606 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 3,724 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 3,724 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 1,840 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres look under inflated

Fail 4 Jul 2011 1,840 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres look under inflated

Pass 2 Jul 2010 99,123 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,476 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 98,475 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 17 Oct 2006 94,298 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 94,298 miles

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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WJD 21S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJD 21S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJD 21S?

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What year was WJD 21S registered?

WJD 21S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 1978.

Is WJD 21S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJD 21S shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJD 21S have outstanding finance?

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