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MAA 190T

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

15,130 mi
Last recorded15,130 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAA 190T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 15,130 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 14,848 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 14,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2022 14,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 13,597 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 13,441 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 13,013 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 12,402 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 12,112 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 11,737 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 May 2014 11,478 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 10,907 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 10,907 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 10,496 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,869 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 9,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front outriggers corroded

nearside rear outrigger corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,607 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 8,756 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 8,728 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear Axle beam/chassis corroded. Nearside rear c.v joint boot split.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 7,769 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 5,281 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 5,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 4,130 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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MAA 190T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MAA 190T, 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 MAA 190T registered?

MAA 190T is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 1978.

Is MAA 190T safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAA 190T shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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