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MUV 243P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

31,424 mi
Last recorded31,424 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUV 243P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 31,424 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 31,424 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 30,218 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 30,217 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 28,413 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 26,455 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 12 May 2021 26,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 May 2020 26,011 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 May 2019 26,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 26,000 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,204 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Front Lower under tray not allowing full inspection of steering system

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,419 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 24,418 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported trunking corroded (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 23,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front steering wheel has cracks in it but not seriously weakend

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2016 23,392 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front steering wheel has cracks in it but not seriously weakend

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,306 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 23,305 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,217 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,143 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 23,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,859 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,564 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 14 Sep 2010 22,564 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear drive shaft gaiter split

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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MUV 243P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MUV 243P, 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 MUV 243P registered?

MUV 243P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 1976.

Is MUV 243P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUV 243P shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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