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YNF 104L

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,106 mi
Last recorded69,106 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 104L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake effort only just met requirements (it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair)

steering box damp

Fail 25 Jul 2018 69,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

parking brake effort only just met requirements (it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair)

steering box damp

Fail 2 Jul 2018 68,932 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake valve leaking half way down vehicle (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 0 back ground in center missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering box damp

Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,836 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front hand brake slightly low effort

Rear brake slight fluctuation

Fail 27 Jun 2017 66,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front hand brake slightly low effort

Rear brake slight fluctuation

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,260 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 59,458 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 59,542 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 55,599 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,399 miles

vehicle has just been through major restoration

Pass 2 Mar 2007 52,580 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 52,579 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 52,277 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 52,277 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YNF 104L is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNF 104L, 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 YNF 104L registered?

YNF 104L is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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