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MHA 727P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,076 mi
Last recorded40,076 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHA 727P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 40,076 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 40,068 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 39,394 miles

some travel in foot brake

Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,150 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center cross member weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 38,250 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 37,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 36,355 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,056 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,132 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,220 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 33,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear service brake & hand brake has lower effort than o/s

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,028 miles

slight end movement in n/s & o/s rear hubs

Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,684 miles

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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MHA 727P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHA 727P, 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 MHA 727P registered?

MHA 727P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 February 1976.

Is MHA 727P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHA 727P shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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