MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,849 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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?
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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.
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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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