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AYD 274S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,673 mi
Last recorded68,673 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYD 274S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,673 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 68,672 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,310 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 68,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on X 2 (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,715 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 67,715 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,258 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.( and parking brake )

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,140 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 66,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak lower engine area

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak lower engine area

Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,453 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,514 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 63,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,427 miles

both driveshaft inner gaiters split

nearside front seat and seatbelt missing

oil leak from engine

slight wear in steering idler

underside of rear suspension torque tube slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 60,426 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Both driveshaft inner gaiters split

Both front brake juddering slightly

Nearside front seat and seat belt missing

Nearside front seat belt anchorage inadequate repair (not seam welded)

Rear service brake slightly imbalanced

Service brake pedal low

Slight wear in steering idler

Unable to close engine compartment

Underside of rear suspension torque tube slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 52,141 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 52,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON THE OUTER EDGE

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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AYD 274S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AYD 274S, 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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AYD 274S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 1978.

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