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NGX 137P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,386 mi
Last recorded68,386 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGX 137P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 68,386 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 68,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 68,073 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 68,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 67,739 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,795 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,707 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,486 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 54,174 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 54,171 miles

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

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 51,681 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 51,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in centre idler †some corrosion n/s/r chassis outrigger

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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NGX 137P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NGX 137P, 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 NGX 137P registered?

NGX 137P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 June 1976.

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