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LVA 109P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

27,828 mi
Last recorded27,828 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVA 109P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 27,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple places marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch area marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully seam welded marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 27,807 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near bumper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothgsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 26,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body of vehicle has slight corrosion but no sharp or jagged edges at time of test

centre steering arm has slight play in bush

nearside and offside front and rear chassis out riggers badly corroded outside of any perscribed areas

underside of vehicle badly corroded outside of any perscribed areas at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,936 miles

most of body underside corroded

nsf floor corroded

osf floor corroded

osf jacking point corroded

osr jacking point corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 23,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

most of body underside corroded

nsf floor corroded

osf floor corroded

osf jacking point corroded

osr jacking point corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,643 miles

corrosion n/s and o/s front out riggers.

n/s front step under panel corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 22,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

corrosion n/s and o/s front out riggers.

n/s front step under panel corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,780 miles

all body has general corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2011 20,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all body has general corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2010 16,559 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 16,528 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,365 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 16,362 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,919 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 12,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise wiper arms repositioned and lubricated

all ball joint dust covers split

chassis extensivly welding

corrosion forming around front x-member, n/s worse. suspect corrosion behind belly pan, but can't see

corrosion forming around n/s/f seatbelt mount

roll bar bushes perrishing

steering idler pin has play

Pass 20 Aug 2005 10,245 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 10,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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LVA 109P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

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 LVA 109P, 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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LVA 109P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 1976.

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