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XHR 455T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,773 mi
Last recorded60,773 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHR 455T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 60,773 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play centre idler arm has slight uplift (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative all (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working no tell tale on any of the lights (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill sections as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. wrong rotation (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and out rigger area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step area as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bault on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc insicure (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc insicure (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both ns/os (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both ns/os affected by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Steering pivot point has slight play centre idler arm has slight uplift (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,628 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 59,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,086 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,930 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 58,930 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2008 58,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,978 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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XHR 455T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XHR 455T, 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 XHR 455T registered?

XHR 455T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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