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A78 POW

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2110cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

162,646 mi
Last recorded162,646 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 POW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,110cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 162,646 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 162,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 320,065 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 319,972 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 222,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 213,442 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 213,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 197,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

nearside front doorstep showing advanced signs of rust

offside headlight slightly out of focus

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 197,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

nearside front doorstep showing advanced signs of rust

offside headlight slightly out of focus

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 189,377 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Aug 2012 189,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Aug 2012 189,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 189,078 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on underside due to sections coated in protection oil at time of test

light scratches in windscreen

n/s/r number plate light lense missing no direct white light showing at time of test

o/s/f outer step skin corroding inner skin ok

Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 18,090 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 180,603 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 180,590 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 173,960 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 172,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A78 POW is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,110cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 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 A78 POW, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A78 POW registered?

A78 POW is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A78 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A78 POW shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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