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WWG 248T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,056 mi
Last recorded13,056 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWG 248T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 13,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel and jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel and jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 12,591 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 11,406 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 9,934 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 8,406 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 7,551 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,087 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 4,727 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 3,672 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 1,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 99,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 96,240 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 96,240 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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WWG 248T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WWG 248T, 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

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What year was WWG 248T registered?

WWG 248T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 August 1978.

Is WWG 248T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWG 248T shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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