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REY 231S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,121 mi
Last recorded44,121 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 231S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,121 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,148 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 38,238 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2012 35,650 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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REY 231S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 REY 231S, 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 REY 231S registered?

REY 231S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is REY 231S safe to buy?

The MOT history for REY 231S shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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