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BUP 324S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,468 mi
Last recorded50,468 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUP 324S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,468 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,265 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 48,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 48,263 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,263 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 48,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front part of chassis marked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced In inner wheel arch marked up (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 48,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Round suspension mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings where handbrake cable comes out of chassie (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings where handbrake cable comes out of chassie (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Main silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,263 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 18 Jul 2016 48,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at axle crossover - inner and outer sections (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at axle crossover (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,263 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 48,257 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,846 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 46,843 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 45,297 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,489 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 43,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear floor weak due to corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,203 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 41,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,302 miles

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2008 40,295 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pin (3.3.A.1g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2005 38,779 miles

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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BUP 324S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BUP 324S, 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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BUP 324S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 1977.

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