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REU 530S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREU 530S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 53,949 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 53,949 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 53,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point / inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor to sill not fixed, insecure (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor corroded and holed by seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,560 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,483 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 52,483 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 51,920 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,836 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 49,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,371 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 49,370 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,469 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,742 miles

wipers slow

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s inner sill area corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s inner sill area corroded

wipers slow

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,552 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 40,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,386 miles

Various areas are have slight surface corrosion.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 38,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s sill corroded but not within prescribed area.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 36,643 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 36,617 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,522 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 34,522 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bodywork poor condition

both front brake hoses poor condition

nearside rear cv boot poor condition

offside front door step carroded

oil leak

slight play rear wheel bearings

slight play steering idler

Fail 24 May 2006 34,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

bodywork poor condition

nearside front wheel arch carroded

nearside rear cv boot poor condition

offside door step carroded

offside front wheel carroded

oil leak from front axle

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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REU 530S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 REU 530S, 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.

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REU 530S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1977.

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