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YPB 712T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

73,886 mi
Last recorded73,886 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPB 712T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 73,886 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general body condition poor

Fail 12 Jun 2019 73,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general body condition poor

Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bodywork around both headlights corroded andholed

Fail 28 Jun 2018 71,744 miles

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bodywork around both headlights corroded andholed

Fail 23 May 2018 71,657 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury nearside front, nearside rear & offside rear bodywork has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheelarch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/wheelarch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheelarch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres perished

exhaust tailpipe corroded & in poor condition

general bodywork & underside in very poor condition

Pass 26 May 2017 69,377 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 69,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,047 miles

Corrosion on floor pan

Hydrocarbons high at idle

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 65,047 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on floor pan

Hydrocarbons high at idle

NB. original gearstick re fitted and difficulty engaging gears

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 May 2016 65,037 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing has nut and bolt in webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle hitting gear lever when pulled on (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

under floor pans welded to chassis unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,112 miles

advise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to structural and non structural areas.

Fail 21 May 2014 63,425 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to structural and non structural areas.

Pass 20 May 2013 63,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

RUST NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PANEL

Fail 16 May 2013 63,057 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

RUST NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PANEL

Pass 5 Jun 2012 62,463 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 62,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 61,522 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BODY CROSS MEMBER CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER FLOOR PANEL CORROSION

Fail 10 May 2011 61,522 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

NEARSIDE FRONT BODY CROSS MEMBER CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER FLOOR PANEL CORROSION

Pass 18 May 2010 59,316 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO BODY PANEL CORROSION

Fail 10 May 2010 59,297 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

NEARSIDE FRONT CROSS MEMBER TO BODY PANEL CORROSION

Pass 5 May 2009 57,651 miles

bolt missing n/s/r inner driveshaft joint

corrosion to floor chassis and front suspension beam

o/s and n/s/f steel b/pipes covered with grease

o/s/r outer driveshaft gaiter split

slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 8 May 2008 54,073 miles

corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

Pass 14 May 2007 49,625 miles

There is surface corrocsion to parts of the floor and chassis

Fail 5 May 2007 49,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

Pass 10 May 2006 42,741 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 42,741 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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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YPB 712T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 YPB 712T, 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.

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YPB 712T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1979.

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