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DEC 108S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,670 mi
Last recorded55,670 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 108S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 55,670 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 55,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened handbrake cable tube (3.5.1e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 54,564 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 54,563 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,244 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,267 miles

battery insecure

fuel filter insecure

nearside sill end corroded

offside rear sill end corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,712 miles

Underside heavily welded/undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,483 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear and nearside front tyres wearing outer edges

slight play found in front suspension

vehicle underbody corroded and deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2006 46,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear and nearside front tyres wearing outer edges

offside front upper ball joint boot splitting

slight play found in front suspension

vehicle underbody corroded and deteriorated

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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DEC 108S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DEC 108S, 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 DEC 108S?

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What year was DEC 108S registered?

DEC 108S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 July 1978.

Is DEC 108S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEC 108S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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