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WDH 377X

1981 Volkswagen Derby

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,436 mi
Last recorded41,436 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2006
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Derby55,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDH 377X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2006 41,436 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 41,436 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WDH 377X is a 1981 Volkswagen Derby in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 55,908 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 WDH 377X, 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 45 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 WDH 377X registered?

WDH 377X is a 1981 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 22 October 1981.

Is WDH 377X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDH 377X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WDH 377X have outstanding finance?

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