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YKT 124V

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,098 mi
Last recorded23,098 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKT 124V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 23,098 miles

offsidefront outriger has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

Fail 6 May 2011 23,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

offsidefront outriger has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,345 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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YKT 124V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKT 124V, 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 YKT 124V registered?

YKT 124V is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 December 1979.

Is YKT 124V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKT 124V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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