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YDV 685S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,849 mi
Last recorded36,849 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDV 685S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 36,849 miles

Body and chassis surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front chassis corroded and holed

Nearside front jacking point corroded and holed

Nearside rear jacking point corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front chassis corroded and holed

Offside front jacking point corroded and holed

Offside rear chassis corroded and holed

Offside rear end of sill corroded and holed

Rear panel corroded and holed

Fail 13 May 2011 36,845 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body and chassis surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front chassis corroded and holed

Nearside front jacking point corroded and holed

Nearside rear jacking point corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front chassis corroded and holed

Offside front jacking point corroded and holed

Offside rear chassis corroded and holed

Offside rear end of sill corroded and holed

Rear panel corroded and holed

Pass 26 May 2010 35,581 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,865 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,689 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 29,698 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YDV 685S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YDV 685S, 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 YDV 685S registered?

YDV 685S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 1978.

Is YDV 685S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDV 685S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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