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PVB 53S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,685 mi
Last recorded10,685 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVB 53S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 10,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 10,473 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Apr 2015 10,468 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear inner d/shaft coupling bolts loose

o/rear d/shaft couplng bolt missing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,869 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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PVB 53S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 PVB 53S, 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 49 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 PVB 53S?

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What year was PVB 53S registered?

PVB 53S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1977.

Is PVB 53S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVB 53S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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