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LAU 127P

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,110 mi
Last recorded44,110 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAU 127P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 44,110 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2016 42,847 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 42,244 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 42,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 41,704 miles

corrosion to body panels to osr osf sliding door areas

Fail 14 Apr 2014 41,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to osf and nsf wheel archs and inner front arch to front panel and sliding door panel corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,891 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 40,890 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,258 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery trat corroded

general surface rusty areas under vehicle

Fail 29 Mar 2012 39,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery tray corrosion

nsf inner wing corroded

rusty areas to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf top and osf ball joint rubbers split

Fail 21 Feb 2011 38,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf top and osf lower ,ball joints rubber gators split

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,120 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf top ball joint boot split

very minor corrosion to front axle beam

Fail 8 Feb 2010 36,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

osf top ball joint rubber split

osr sill corrosion

uneven front tyre wear

very minor corrosion rusting front axle beam

Pass 14 Feb 2009 32,474 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to n/s chassis at rear near engine

corrosion to n/s rear chassis outriger/floor

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge and tread getting low

Fail 3 Feb 2009 32,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to n/s chassis at rear near engine

corrosion to n/s rear chassis outriger/floor

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge and tread getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 27,696 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 23,182 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

several brake pipes very minor corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2007 23,182 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

several brake pipes very minor corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,686 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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LAU 127P is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 LAU 127P, 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 51 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LAU 127P registered?

LAU 127P is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 August 1975.

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