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YYM 526T

1979 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,698 mi
Last recorded63,698 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Transporter48,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYM 526T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 63,698 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,584 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,295 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

this vehicle is heavily modified

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,936 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,993 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,539 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear o/s outer cv boot split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,241 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,355 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 50,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,263 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YYM 526T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YYM 526T, 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 YYM 526T registered?

YYM 526T is a 1979 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 February 1979.

Is YYM 526T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYM 526T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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