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LGH 785T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,704 mi
Last recorded43,704 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGH 785T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 43,704 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,784 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 41,784 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,885 miles

nearside rear cv boot split

Pass 7 May 2010 39,304 miles

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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LGH 785T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LGH 785T, 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 LGH 785T registered?

LGH 785T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is LGH 785T safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGH 785T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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