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YHU 9V

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,810 mi
Last recorded9,810 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHU 9V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2020 9,810 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 6,846 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 6,836 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 9,795 miles

has slight oil leek

Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,751 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 2 May 2014 6,750 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 6,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 6,749 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 6,749 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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YHU 9V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YHU 9V, 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

How do I check the history of YHU 9V?

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What year was YHU 9V registered?

YHU 9V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is YHU 9V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHU 9V shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YHU 9V have outstanding finance?

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