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AAJ 44T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,912 mi
Last recorded9,912 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAJ 44T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 9,912 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 9,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 7,595 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 7,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 3,978 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 3,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 1,942 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 1,625 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 891 miles

Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 400 miles

nsf inner sill slighty corroded

nsr inner wheel arch slighty corroded

osf floor corroded

osf inner sill slighty corroded

osr inner wheel arch slighty corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 99,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 97,719 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both outer driveshaft gaitors split

Fail 18 Mar 2009 97,719 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both outer driveshaft gaitors split

Pass 3 Mar 2008 94,287 miles

battery insecure

front floorpan corroded

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear undersill corroded

offside outer CV gaitor split

Pass 11 Jan 2007 88,587 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 88,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 84,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

both outer drive shaft gaitors split

front lower crossmember corroded & holed on offside

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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AAJ 44T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AAJ 44T, 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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AAJ 44T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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