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PHH 616P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

5,649 mi
Last recorded5,649 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHH 616P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 5,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 4,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 2,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 1,593 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 1,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,500 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 99,471 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 97,799 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 97,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 May 2017 96,043 miles

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,185 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 94,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer arch (5.2.6)

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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PHH 616P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PHH 616P, 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

How do I check the history of PHH 616P?

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What year was PHH 616P registered?

PHH 616P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 1976.

Is PHH 616P safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHH 616P shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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