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NKJ 602P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,347 mi
Last recorded47,347 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKJ 602P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 47,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

whole underside covered ni underseal

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,678 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r floor corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 42,677 miles

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

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r floor corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,619 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 41,619 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,070 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 40,069 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,103 miles

Centre Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,880 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,048 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,847 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 28,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 26,902 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 26,900 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 26,893 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,570 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 24,570 miles

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

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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NKJ 602P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 NKJ 602P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NKJ 602P registered?

NKJ 602P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 1976.

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