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YYE 103T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,351 mi
Last recorded33,351 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYE 103T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 33,351 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 33,351 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,069 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,637 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 31,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 29,567 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 29,534 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 28,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,219 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 28,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 May 2011 28,216 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,151 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 23,864 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,864 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 21,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 19,330 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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YYE 103T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YYE 103T, 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 YYE 103T registered?

YYE 103T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is YYE 103T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYE 103T shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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