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NCM 14S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,141 mi
Last recorded45,141 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCM 14S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,141 miles

All steel brake pipes have been protected

Front axle has been extensively welded

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

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

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

Parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Underbody has been wax oiled

Fail 18 May 2017 45,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section near shock absorber and engine mountion (2.4.A.3)

Front axle has been extensively welded

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

Parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements

Underbody has been extensively welded and wax oiled

all steel brake pipes have been protected

Pass 3 May 2016 43,598 miles

Front brake discs worn / pitted

O/s rear engine mounting area corroded but not within prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes have been protected

Underside of vehicle has been protected

Fail 26 Apr 2016 43,597 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake discs worn / pitted

O/s rear engine mounting area corroded but not within prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes have been protected

Underside of vehicle has been protected

Pass 6 May 2015 42,267 miles

(Engine bay under dash area) Electrical wiring deteriorated bun not exposeing bare wires

Both NS & OS outer floor areas are corroded

Front axle beam/subframe has been extensivly welded

Many of the new underbody box/formed sections have been poorly welded,ofter with weak penetration and/or too few spot/plug welds. but not within prescribed areas

NSF sub frame mounting is corroded but not considered excessive

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear chassis by engine mount corroded/holed but not within prescribed area

steering damper bolt not all the way home, but tight

Fail 1 May 2015 42,267 miles

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

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

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

(Engine bay under dash area) Electrical wiring deteriorated bun not exposeing bare wires

Both NS & OS outer floor areas are corroded

Front axle beam/subframe has been extensivly welded

Many of the new underbody box/formed sections have been poorly welded,ofter with weak penetration and/or too few spot/plug welds. but not within prescribed areas

NSF sub frame mounting is corroded but not considered excessive

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear chassis by engine mount corroded/holed but not within prescribed area

steering damper bolt not all the way home, but tight

Pass 9 Nov 2013 36,417 miles

Both N/S and O/S outer floor areas are corroded

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Front Axle beam / subframe has been extensivly welded

Many of the new underbody box/formed sections have been poorley welded, often with weak penetration and/or too few spot/plug welds. But not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering damper bolt not all the way home, but tight

Fail 23 Oct 2013 36,416 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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 inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both N/S and O/S outer floor arears are corroded

Both rear outer sill / quarter panels corroded

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Front Axle beam / subframe has been extensivly welded

Front panel welding poor within steering box prescribed area, but not considered to be support paneling

Many of the new underbody box/formed sections have been poorly welded, often with weak penetration and/or too few spot/plug welds. But not within prescribed areas

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering damper bolt loose

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,504 miles

floor pans starting to corrode

front pannel starting to corrode

n/s inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 23 Mar 2012 33,288 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 31,850 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

nearside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,947 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

floors and chassis heavily repaired

nearside and offside rear inner and outer driveshafts

Fail 17 Apr 2010 30,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

floors and chassis heavily repaired

nearside and offside rear inner and outer driveshafts

Fail 27 Mar 2010 30,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,076 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vechicle has had extensive welding

Pass 13 May 2008 27,300 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 24,278 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 21,367 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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NCM 14S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 NCM 14S, 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 49 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NCM 14S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 October 1977.

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