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MHX 608P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

30,731 mi
Last recorded30,731 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHX 608P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 30,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in undeseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 30,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in undeseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,193 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 28,613 miles

Drivers seat fore and aft mechanism stiff to operate

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 May 2018 28,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Drivers seat fore and aft mechanism stiff to operate

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,596 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 27,586 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 26,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front floor corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside floor corroded

nearside front seat removed

Fail 11 Feb 2016 26,563 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front floor corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside floor corroded

nearside front seat removed

Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,579 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded outside of th percribed area

Oil leak

Temperary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 25,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded outside of th percribed area

Oil leak

Temperary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,833 miles

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

nearside and offside floor corroded in load space, viewed from underside.

nearside screen damaged by faulty wiper

offside inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2014 21,833 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside floor in load space corroded

nearside windscreen damaged by faulty wiper

offside floor in load space corroded

offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,468 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 16,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,671 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 10,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 4,562 miles

nearside windscreen damaged by wiper

Fail 24 Jun 2011 4,562 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

nearside windscreen damaged by wiper

Pass 24 Jun 2010 99,584 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 99,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 96,847 miles

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

Offside front upper ball joint gaiter split

Fail 24 Jun 2009 96,847 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside front upper ball joint gaiter split

Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,262 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 96,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,641 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 91,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 89,136 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 89,133 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 86,029 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 86,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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MHX 608P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 MHX 608P, 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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MHX 608P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1976.

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