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£3,000 - £4,000

1978 VOLKSWAGEN PICK-UP

United Kingdom • 12 Mar 2026 • Lot 362

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a 1978 VW Bay Double Crewcab Pickup with a 1584cc engine and a current speedometer reading of 92,287. It's listed as having a 'Rat Look' and hasn't been driven in over 4 years, potentially needing restoration.

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Condition 

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

[Chassis No]

Chassis No:

Odometer:

92,287 miles

TFN 669T

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

Make: VOLKSWAGEN Model: PICK-UPRegistration: TFN 669TEngine Size (cc): 1584Current Speedometer Reading: 92,287Year of Manufacture: 1978Date First Registered: 01/09/1978Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 4 March 2026 - Tuesday 10 March 2026Current V5 present.

Paperwork includes some Owner's Handbooks, a Service Booklet containing 3 stamps, old tax discs, a previous V5, a Declaration of exemption from MOT, MOT certificates, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:

VW Bay Double Crewcab Pickup 1978 ‘Rat Look’ or restoration
Not driven for over 4 years

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MOT Information

Invalid

Test Failed on Jul 10 2019

Latest MOT Mileage

92,190 miles

Registration Date

1978-09-01

MOT History

Failed

On Jul 10 2019 with 92,190 miles

There were 14 defects noted.

Major:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- Emissions not tested exhaust incomplete & not being detected by emissions tester (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point & cross-member yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))


Minor:
- Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))


Advisory:
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear number plate lamps dim
- Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Passed

On Jun 22 2018 with 91,773 miles

There were 8 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front both sides shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Failed

On Jun 22 2018 with 91,772 miles

There were 9 defects noted.

Major:
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))


Advisory:
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front both sides shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Passed

On Jul 13 2017 with 91,604 miles

There were 9 defects noted.

Advisory:
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (2.6.2)
- Oil leak
- Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Failed

On Jul 01 2017 with 91,560 miles

There were 10 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (jacking point) (6.1.B.2)


Advisory:
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (2.6.2)
- Oil leak
- Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Passed

On Jun 28 2016 with 90,701 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- vehicle shows some corrosion

Failed

On Jun 25 2016 with 90,701 miles

There were 5 defects noted.

Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)


Advisory:
- vehicle shows some corrosion

Passed

On Jun 26 2015 with 88,975 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

User Entered:
- vehicle has rust

Failed

On Jun 24 2015 with 88,975 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Fail:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)


Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)


User Entered:
- vehicle has rust

Passed

On Jul 04 2014 with 88,007 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Failed

On Jun 12 2014 with 87,928 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)


Advisory:
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)


User Entered:
- windscreen washers weak

Passed

On Jun 19 2013 with 86,101 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Failed

On Jun 19 2013 with 86,101 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)


Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Failed

On Dec 09 2011 with 86,086 miles

There were 10 defects noted.

Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Passed

On Jul 06 2010 with 84,177 miles


Passed

On Oct 03 2007 with 82,545 miles

There were 7 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)


User Entered:
- Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
- corrosion to,o/s and n/s lower beam axle,o/s and n/s front jacking points,o/s inner upper wheel arch,o/s and n/s lower door steps.

Passed

On Sep 25 2006 with 79,767 miles


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