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FGO 272T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,051 mi
Last recorded30,051 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGO 272T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,051 miles

front lower steering arm grounded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 28,922 miles

front brakes slightly grabbing

front steering arm grounded out

os rear track rod rubber not 100%

Pass 20 Jul 2020 28,198 miles

ns inner track rod end has slight pay in ball joint

nsf and osf brakes slightly grabbing

stering drop link grounded out previously

Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,531 miles

front brakes slightly sticky

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,855 miles

front track rod end from drop arm has slight play

Pass 20 May 2017 22,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,393 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,454 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 6,396 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 5,545 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 5,450 miles

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

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 1,539 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 98,611 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 98,611 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 97,429 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r cv boot split

Pass 2 Feb 2008 97,417 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perrished on outer walls

n/s rear cv boot poor condition

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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FGO 272T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FGO 272T, 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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What year was FGO 272T registered?

FGO 272T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 October 1978.

Is FGO 272T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGO 272T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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