MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YLN 492S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YLN 492S, 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 YLN 492S registered?
YLN 492S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 1978.
Is YLN 492S safe to buy?
The MOT history for YLN 492S 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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