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FDV 314T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,160 mi
Last recorded64,160 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDV 314T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 64,160 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 64,160 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,730 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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FDV 314T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDV 314T, 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 FDV 314T registered?

FDV 314T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is FDV 314T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDV 314T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FDV 314T have outstanding finance?

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