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TTJ 811V

1979 Volkswagen Derby

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

32,297 mi
Last recorded32,297 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Derby64,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTJ 811V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front wings corroded at front lower

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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TTJ 811V is a 1979 Volkswagen Derby in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 64,073 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TTJ 811V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TTJ 811V registered?

TTJ 811V is a 1979 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 6 September 1979.

Is TTJ 811V safe to buy?

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