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GDF 407T

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

51,754 mi
Last recorded51,754 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDF 407T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 51,754 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 50,865 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,659 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 49,658 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engin e running rough

Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,430 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 48,430 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,972 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 46,972 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,456 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 45,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Battery light inop

N/S/F Bumpstop missing

O/S/R jacking point to inner sill holed but not structual

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,294 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 41,293 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hazard switch not fitted

nearside rear driveshaft inner gaiter split

offside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split

passenger seat not fitted

rear bumper not fitted

rear fog lamp not fitted

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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GDF 407T is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 134,431 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GDF 407T, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GDF 407T registered?

GDF 407T is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 1991.

Is GDF 407T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDF 407T shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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