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DDE 70P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,636 mi
Last recorded98,636 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDE 70P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 98,636 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 98,631 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 97,891 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,405 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 96,399 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 95,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 95,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 93,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,909 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 91,434 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,862 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 88,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,558 miles

both rear suspension arms close to bump stop

play on offside rear wheel bearing

slight blow on rear exhaust box

unable to fully test steering arm (under tray fitted)

wear in steering box

weeping from steering box

Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

weeping from steering box

wear in steering box

both rear suspension arms close to bump stop

play on offside rear wheel bearing

unable to fully test steering arm (under tray fitted)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 87,889 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in offside rear wheel bearing

steering doughnut cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,889 miles

play in offside rear wheel bearing

steering doughnut cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,595 miles

o/s rear drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,261 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 84,254 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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DDE 70P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1976 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 47,234 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 DDE 70P, 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 50 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DDE 70P registered?

DDE 70P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is DDE 70P safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDE 70P shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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