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WPO 787T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

227,426 mi
Last recorded227,426 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 787T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 227,426 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

patches of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 224,182 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 18 May 2017 224,180 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

patches of corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 215,229 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 215,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 17 Jun 2014 210,206 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 205,809 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 203,697 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE REAR WING CORRODING

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 27 Jul 2011 198,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Jul 2010 193,693 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

LOWER END OF OFFSIDE REAR WING CORRODED

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

VEHICLE SMOKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 30 Jul 2009 191,694 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 191,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 185,390 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 169,179 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 155,183 miles

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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WPO 787T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WPO 787T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WPO 787T registered?

WPO 787T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is WPO 787T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WPO 787T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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