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NFC 239S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1911cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

8,361 mi
Last recorded8,361 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFC 239S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,911cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 8,361 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 7,883 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 7,875 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 7,334 miles

low effort on the nearside rear handbrake

play evident in the offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2022 5,820 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 5,595 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 5,588 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 5,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 4,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 4,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 3,839 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 1,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,662 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 97,628 miles

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

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

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

No braking effort on first application of pedal on rear brakes

Fail 8 Dec 2010 97,524 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

No braking effort on first application of pedal on rear brakes

Pass 18 Dec 2009 91,567 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 91,567 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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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NFC 239S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NFC 239S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NFC 239S registered?

NFC 239S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is NFC 239S safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFC 239S shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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