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NSL 128P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,228 mi
Last recorded66,228 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSL 128P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

underbody corrosion floor and general

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,575 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 48,520 miles

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2014 48,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 42,276 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 May 2012 33,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 25,905 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 25,903 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 24,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,091 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 91,575 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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NSL 128P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NSL 128P, 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 NSL 128P registered?

NSL 128P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is NSL 128P safe to buy?

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