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MJH 568P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

40,720 mi
Last recorded40,720 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJH 568P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 40,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,292 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 39,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,520 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 39,485 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 39,482 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both outer sills repaired with body filler

Pass 31 May 2011 39,464 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 39,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 37,372 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 May 2010 37,372 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,494 miles

all ball joints play

chassis corrosion in engine bay

footbrake travel

rear wheel bearing play

right handbrake effort

steering coupling cracked

suspension lowered

Fail 3 Apr 2008 34,483 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all balljoints play

chassis corrosion in engine bay

rear wheel bearing play

right handbrake effort

steering coupling cracked

suspension lowered

Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,995 miles

drag link ends worn

exhaust corroded and slight blow

front arch corrosion

front ball joints slight lift

front beam adjuster welded

left rear shock damp

rear wheel bearing play

sills/quarter panels corroded

steering idler play

susapension lowered

Fail 9 Mar 2007 23,995 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

drag link ends worn

exhaust corroded and slight blow

footbrake travel

front arch corrosion

front ball joints slioght lift

front seatbelts worn

left rear shock damp

sills/quarter panels corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,206 miles

rear wheel bearing play

cvjoints worn

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2006 20,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

cv joints worn

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

rear wheel bearing play

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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MJH 568P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc 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 MJH 568P, 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 MJH 568P registered?

MJH 568P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 July 1976.

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