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BRN 41R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,779 mi
Last recorded39,779 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRN 41R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 39,779 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 97,227 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,814 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,329 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 93,303 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 92,376 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,376 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 90,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 88,332 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,949 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 86,949 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,456 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 83,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,375 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 80,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2007 77,458 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 77,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 74,638 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 74,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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BRN 41R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BRN 41R, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BRN 41R registered?

BRN 41R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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