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AOD 721T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,130 mi
Last recorded11,130 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOD 721T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 11,130 miles

vehicle has general underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Mar 2025 7,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 5,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 4,646 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2022 3,632 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2021 2,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 2,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak but not excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has general under body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 1,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2018 253 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 99,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 97,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,757 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 96,730 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 95,936 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 94,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 93,400 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 92,059 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 90,520 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 89,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 86,728 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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AOD 721T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AOD 721T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AOD 721T?

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What year was AOD 721T registered?

AOD 721T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is AOD 721T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOD 721T shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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