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WPO 824T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

239,333 mi
Last recorded239,333 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWPO 824T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 239,333 miles

All Tyres Perished

Corrosion Around Front Window Pillar

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

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

Offside Rear Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split

Oil leak Everywhere ()

Slight Free Play In Front Wheel Bearings

Underside of Vehicle Corroded but Not Excessive

Fail 21 Mar 2017 238,331 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring insecure Engine Bay (1.9.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All Tyres Perished

Corrosion Around Front Window Pillar

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

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

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

Offside Rear Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split

Oil leak Everywhere ()

Slight Free Play In Front Wheel Bearings

Underside of Vehicle Corroded but Not Excessive

Pass 22 Mar 2016 237,732 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

advisory all tyres perishing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 237,724 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

advisory all tyres perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 229,220 miles

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

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

n/s/f door step corroded slightly

o/s/f tyre sidewalls have scuff marks due to parking alongside of kerb to close

Fail 20 Mar 2015 229,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front door step corrosion

offside front tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 28 Feb 2014 223,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 219,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Mar 2012 215,620 miles

advice corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f out of 30cm of front suspension

Pass 10 Mar 2011 213,020 miles

both front arches are rusty and bubbled

both rear quarter panels are bubbled and rusty

underside of vehicle is rusty and in poor condiotion

Pass 10 Mar 2010 209,733 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 206,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 203,281 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 197,397 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 19,722 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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 824T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 824T, 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 824T registered?

WPO 824T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 June 1979.

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The MOT history for WPO 824T shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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