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XWN 358T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Pink Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

26,786 mi
Last recorded26,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWN 358T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 26,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 25,631 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 24,307 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 23,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 20,169 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 19,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,011 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 14,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 11,053 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 11,052 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Fail 15 May 2015 8,316 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 6,442 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 6,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,311 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

slight corrosion to offside front floor

Fail 3 Jul 2013 6,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

slight corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,576 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 5,576 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 3,952 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 3,952 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 2,592 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 2,592 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 1,853 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 1,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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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XWN 358T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Pink with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XWN 358T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XWN 358T registered?

XWN 358T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 1979.

Is XWN 358T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XWN 358T shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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