1978 Volkswagen Transporter 1.6L Petrol · XRU 619S
1978 Volkswagen Transporter (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1978. Recorded mileage 769 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2025. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XRU 619S Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XRU 619S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Volkswagen Transporter (XRU 619S) between April 2024 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake hose porous both rear brake hoses splitting (1.1.12 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
XRU 619S Mileage History
- 04/04/2024769 mi
- 05/04/2024769 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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