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XFK 238S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

24,821 mi
Last recorded24,821 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFK 238S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 24,821 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 24,815 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 23,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 19,880 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system is corroded

n/s/f outrigger is corroded

n/s/f step is corroded and holed

o/s/f outrigger is corroded and holed

passenger seat belt twisted!

Fail 28 Feb 2018 19,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system is corroded

n/s/f outrigger is corroded

n/s/f step is corroded and holed

o/s/f outrigger is corroded and holed

passenger seat belt twisted!

Pass 19 Apr 2017 17,771 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed!

o/s/f outrigger is corroded and holed!

Fail 12 Apr 2017 17,761 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed!

o/s/f outrigger is corroded and holed!

Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,096 miles

Nearside Front inner wheelarch is corroded and holed

Offside Front outrigger is corroded and holed

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 17,086 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner wheelarch is corroded and holed

Offside Front outrigger is corroded and holed

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,718 miles

o/s and n/s outriggers are corroded and holed!

Fail 2 Apr 2015 16,708 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s and n/s outriggers are corroded and holed!

Pass 27 May 2014 15,394 miles

n/s/f outrigger is corroded!

n/s/f step is corroded and holed!

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

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

o/s/f outrigger is corroded and holed!

Pass 7 May 2013 12,266 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch is holed!

Nearside front outrigger is corroded!

Offside front outrigger is corroded and holed!

Steering box is weeping oil!

Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,587 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 9,587 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,663 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s front jacking point corroded

slight oil leak at steering box

Pass 17 Feb 2010 7,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight leak at steering box

Fail 16 Feb 2010 7,492 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight leak at steering box

Pass 4 Jun 2009 7,244 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 7,244 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 6,798 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 6,039 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,693 miles

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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XFK 238S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XFK 238S, 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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XFK 238S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1978.

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