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NDR 59S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,863 mi
Last recorded70,863 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDR 59S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2023 70,863 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe damaged to and from fuel pump (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail to x member 2 x hole (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by steering box area 2 x holes (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable idler slight play in bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,165 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,791 miles

slight blow rear silencer

Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front slightly perished

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 57,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 53,654 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,618 miles

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

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

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

Significant corrosion at rear outrigger ends. In my opinion this is not supporting panelwork

Underside of vehicle in poor condition. multiple patch repairs & heavy underseal etc

Fail 22 May 2014 51,598 miles

Centre Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion at offside rear & nearside rear - not supporting panelwork.

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle in poor condition. Multiple patch repairs & heavy underseal etc.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,376 miles

chassis & sills are corroded.

no towbar electrics.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 49,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis & sills are corroded.

no towbar electrics.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,609 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 41,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,058 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 41,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,742 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear brake backplate slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2009 40,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear brake backplate slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 40,273 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 40,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,642 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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NDR 59S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 NDR 59S, 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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NDR 59S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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