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XHX 584T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,934 mi
Last recorded43,934 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHX 584T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,934 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

all jacking points corroded

corrosion to battery tray

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both inner rear wheel arches

corrosion to gutter nearside front

corrosion to nearside inner/outer sills

corrosion to nearside/offside front door steps/floor

corrosion to offside inner/outer sills

corrosion/heavy repairs to front axle beam

front number plate becoming insecure

fuel filter fitted in engine bay

no rear seats fitted at time of test

repairs to front seat mountings

slight wear in steering centre pin bush

Fail 9 Jan 2009 43,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

all jacking points heavily corroded

corrosion to battery tray

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to gutter nearside front

corrosion to nearside inner/outer sills

corrosion to nearside/offside front door steps/floors

corrosion to offside inner/outer sills

front axle beam heavily corroded and repaired poorly(recommend replacement)

front number plate becoming insecure

fuel filter fitted in engine bay

handbrake travel

no rear seats fitted at time of test/or rear interior

rear brake back plates corroded

rear torsion tube/chassis rails corroding

repairs to front seat belt mountings from inside

slight wear in steering centre pin bush

wipers in poor condition

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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XHX 584T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XHX 584T, 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 XHX 584T registered?

XHX 584T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1978.

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The MOT history for XHX 584T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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