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DGK 86S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,017 mi
Last recorded53,017 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 86S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,017 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,477 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,834 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 29,834 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,880 miles

corrosion/repair near side front step and inner wing

front brake binding slightly

slight play in steering idler

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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DGK 86S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGK 86S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DGK 86S?

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What year was DGK 86S registered?

DGK 86S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is DGK 86S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGK 86S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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