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MDG 476P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,486 mi
Last recorded87,486 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDG 476P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,486 miles

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

Underside covered in Waxoyl - unable to fully inspect

Fail 30 Aug 2022 87,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Front panel corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill, jacing point corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Front panel corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

STEERING IDLER SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,213 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,629 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 86,628 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2014 86,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion n/s/f flitch underbody

corrosion o/s/f flitch underbody

surface / general corrosion underbody

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,366 miles

corrosion n/s/f flitch underbody

corrosion o/s/f flitch underbody

surface / general corrosion underbody

Pass 15 Jul 2013 86,271 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 86,271 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,810 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 85,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,418 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 82,418 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,460 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 79,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,555 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,332 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 69,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 66,393 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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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MDG 476P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,968cc 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 MDG 476P, 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 MDG 476P registered?

MDG 476P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 April 1976.

Is MDG 476P safe to buy?

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