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MFX 434P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,245 mi
Last recorded65,245 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFX 434P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper Bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner step sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 65,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Inner step sill & inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,808 miles

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

ball joint dust covers deteriorated

rear lower shock bushes deteriorated

slight play in ball joints

Fail 21 Jun 2016 64,808 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

ball joint dust covers deteriorated

rear lower shock bushes deteriorated

slight play in ball joints

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front cross member corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 62,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion nearside front cross panel

slight binding on offside rear brake

Fail 20 May 2014 62,218 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion nearside front cross panel

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,265 miles

all shock bushes split but has no movement

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play inoffside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Sep 2010 60,243 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

all shock bushes split but has no movement

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play inoffside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,326 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 56,298 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 50,619 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 50,619 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2006
Fail 25 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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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MFX 434P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MFX 434P, 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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MFX 434P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 January 1976.

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