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NWJ 817R

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,651 mi
Last recorded74,651 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 817R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 74,651 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,729 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 73,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.50% vol. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill by rear jacking point. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill by front and rear jacking points. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2018 73,467 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2017 73,065 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Front all seat belt show slight fraying.

all brake lines show corrosion.

rubber brake hoses coated/worn

undertrays fitted. previous welding repairs carried out

Fail 28 Apr 2017 73,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear,main feed (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Hub/axle,as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Hub/axle,as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear subframes,suspension and brake components

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

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding

Previously welded

Seat belts frayed

Pass 16 Apr 2016 72,618 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes and flexy hose ends.

Seatbelts frayed

Undertrays fitted

previous welding repairs carried out.

Pass 26 Apr 2015 72,243 miles

1.slight fraying of n/s and o/s seatbelts. 2.previous welding/repairs on outer sill areas. 3.corrosion on all brake unions and ferulles. 4.advise replace of original fitment brake hoses. 5.slight brake bind on both front wheels.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2015 72,243 miles

1.slight fraying of n/s and o/s seatbelts. 2.previous welding/repairs on outer sill areas. 3.corrosion on all brake unions and ferulles. 4.advise replace of original fitment brake hoses. 5.slight brake bind on both front wheels.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2014 72,174 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

undertays(metal)corroded. extensive welding repairs carried out. wheel bind on os/f front wheel. n/s rear wheel deust cover centre missing.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 71,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 71,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 71,679 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 71,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 71,167 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 71,182 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,524 miles

Offside rear chassis corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 69,516 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear chassis corroded.

Pass 2 May 2008 69,115 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 68,913 miles

slight binding on offside front brake advise attention to handbrake only 20% 16% is a pass

Fail 14 Jun 2005 66,043 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

general corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle

slight wear in steering mechanism

Pass 14 Jun 2005 66,043 miles

slight wear in steering mechanism

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

general corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle

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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NWJ 817R is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NWJ 817R, 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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NWJ 817R is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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