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DGK 121S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,802 mi
Last recorded61,802 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 121S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 61,802 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 61,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working off side rear (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid near side and off side front (8.2.3)

front brake binding near side and off side (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,488 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,251 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,793 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

steering coupling rubber cracking!

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,332 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 59,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DGK 121S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DGK 121S, 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 DGK 121S registered?

DGK 121S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is DGK 121S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGK 121S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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