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DPD 555T

1979 Volkswagen Multivan

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

99,349 mi
Last recorded99,349 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Multivan39,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPD 555T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMultivan
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 99,349 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 99,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,338 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 99,338 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2016 97,400 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 97,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,152 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 96,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,796 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 93,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,748 miles

Holes in floor, but not in any prescrided areas

Oil pressure warn light on

Fail 1 Sep 2011 39,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Holes in floor, but not in any prescrided areas

Oil pressure warn light on

Fail 26 Aug 2011 93,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Holes in floor, but not in any prescrided areas

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Oil pressure warn light on

Pass 4 Jun 2010 92,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on o/s inner sills and nsf inner sill but outside prescribed area

front number plate delaminating

Fail 28 May 2010 92,029 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on o/s inner sills and nsf inner sill but outside prescribed area

front number plate delaminating

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Multivan?

Based on 9,554 MOT tests across 618 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,129
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
618
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 214
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 213
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 209
Stop lamp not working 193
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DPD 555T is a 1979 Volkswagen Multivan in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Multivan models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 39,748 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 Multivan fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPD 555T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Multivan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Multivan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DPD 555T registered?

DPD 555T is a 1979 Volkswagen Multivan, first registered on 11 June 1979.

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