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KPT 49T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,757 mi
Last recorded60,757 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPT 49T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,757 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,502 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 60,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,062 miles

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.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 59,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,672 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 58,690 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,407 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for KPT 49T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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