MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
There is corrosion to n/s door + rear crossmember not failable at time of test.Also front suspension as been lowerd.Various welding carried out to underside of vehicle ok at time of test.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KPT 49T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 KPT 49T, 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 KPT 49T registered?
KPT 49T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 1978.
Is KPT 49T safe to buy?
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