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KTY 506P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,595 mi
Last recorded46,595 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTY 506P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 46,595 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 46,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 May 2018 43,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 40,912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,450 miles

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

oil leak

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 1 May 2015 38,674 miles

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,892 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in seamsealer

Fail 23 Oct 2013 37,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

welding repairs covered in seamsealer

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,621 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,556 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower 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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KTY 506P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 KTY 506P, 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 KTY 506P registered?

KTY 506P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1976.

Is KTY 506P safe to buy?

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