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LYL 208P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

3,902 mi
Last recorded3,902 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYL 208P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 3,902 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 3,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 3,202 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 2,966 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 2,339 miles

N/S/F footwell has excessive corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 1,277 miles

n/s/r outer cv boot split

Pass 13 Feb 2014 1,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 1,073 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 410 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,345 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,981 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 97,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 May 2010 97,023 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 96,951 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 95,125 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise front bump stops missing

advise no interior fitted at time of test

advise o/s reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 19 May 2009 95,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advise front bump stops missing

advise no interior fitted at time of test

advise o/s reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 13 May 2008 92,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s floor cover corroded, o/s out rigger corroded.

Pass 13 May 2008 92,818 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s floor cover corroded, o/s out rigger corroded.

Pass 3 May 2007 91,888 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 91,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

front subframe corroded& plated,o/s inner sill holed.

Pass 26 May 2006 89,203 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 89,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

o/s floor cover corroded

o/s wire housing corroded

o/s/r chassis arm corroded

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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LYL 208P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LYL 208P, 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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LYL 208P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1976.

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The MOT history for LYL 208P shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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