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MCV 890P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,488 mi
Last recorded74,488 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCV 890P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,488 miles

Nearside Front undercarriage corroded (hole)

Offside Front undercarriage corroded (hole)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 74,473 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,140 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 72,528 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 72,519 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 71,991 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 70,459 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,792 miles

rear driveshaft gaitors are deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2009 67,637 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

floor corroded nearside rear ,not in a prescribed area .

Pass 28 May 2008 67,334 miles

VEHICLE UNDER SIDE HAS CORROSION IN ALL AREAS BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 21 May 2008 67,334 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 66,691 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 66,688 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2006 66,383 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 66,383 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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