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XAP 520S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

43,253 mi
Last recorded43,253 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAP 520S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,253 miles

corrosion out side of 30cms on n/s rear

slight bind on n/s rear brake

slight corrosion on body but not within any load bearing structures

Fail 12 Jun 2018 43,253 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion out side of 30cms on n/s rear

slight bind on n/s rear brake

slight corrosion on body but not within any load bearing structures

Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,117 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both door step inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

number plate light dull

Fail 28 Jun 2017 43,117 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both door step inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing edge (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door lower edge (6.1.C.1)

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

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

number plate light dull

Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,558 miles

nearside sill corrosion holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 41,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2014 39,193 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2014 39,193 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,173 miles

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

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,697 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

batteries insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2013 37,697 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

batteries insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,275 miles

Exhaust tailpipe loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,275 miles

Exhaust tailpipe loose

Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,993 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,881 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 35,881 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,778 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 30,777 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 23,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,118 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 22,118 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,856 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sign of corrosion front cross member and n/s and o/s floor to sills and sub frames

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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XAP 520S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XAP 520S, 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.

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What year was XAP 520S registered?

XAP 520S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 June 1978.

Is XAP 520S safe to buy?

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