MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f bearing slightly rough
Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/R CV boot split.
front brakes binding slighty
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WSB 408V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 WSB 408V, 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 WSB 408V registered?
WSB 408V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 September 1979.
Is WSB 408V safe to buy?
The MOT history for WSB 408V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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