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AWX 933S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,253 mi
Last recorded21,253 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWX 933S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,253 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 21,249 miles

Centre Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,033 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 19,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 17,384 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 15,953 miles

all underbody heavyly u/sealed sound at time of test

Pass 16 May 2006 14,053 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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AWX 933S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AWX 933S, 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

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What year was AWX 933S registered?

AWX 933S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 1978.

Is AWX 933S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWX 933S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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