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NKK 217P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,224 mi
Last recorded36,224 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKK 217P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 36,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,892 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 35,885 miles

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

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

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

Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened corroded at either end (2.4.E.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened corroded at either end (2.4.E.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust support missing

Fail 10 Apr 2015 35,282 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 345,209 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 345,209 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 33,741 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 33,741 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,347 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 33,318 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,318 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 31,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,074 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,094 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 28,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,795 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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NKK 217P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NKK 217P, 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 NKK 217P registered?

NKK 217P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 April 1976.

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