MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front undercarriage corroded (hole)
Offside Front undercarriage corroded (hole)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front undercarriage corroded (hole)
Offside Front undercarriage corroded (hole)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f chassis outrigger holed and corroded front and rear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f chassis outrigger holed and corroded front and rear
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
rear driveshaft gaitors are deteriorated
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
floor corroded nearside rear ,not in a prescribed area .
VEHICLE UNDER SIDE HAS CORROSION IN ALL AREAS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE
Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside 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)
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)
vehicle under side has corroion in all areas but not exssesive
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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MCV 890P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 MCV 890P, 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 MCV 890P registered?
MCV 890P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 1976.
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