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KFU 796P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

7,839 mi
Last recorded7,839 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFU 796P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 7,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2021 7,838 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam both (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 4,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,506 miles

Intermittant fault on windscreen washers.

N/s dipped beam slightly reduced power.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary o/s mirror glass fitted.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 93,506 miles

Intermittant fault on windscreen washers.

N/s dipped beam slightly reduced power.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary o/s mirror glass fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 91,372 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear drive shaft boot deteriorating

offside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 15 Aug 2009 87,321 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 87,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,528 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 83,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Inner Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,600 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 19,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 15,171 miles

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

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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KFU 796P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Multi-colour with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KFU 796P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFU 796P registered?

KFU 796P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is KFU 796P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFU 796P shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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