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SAK 976S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,250 mi
Last recorded76,250 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAK 976S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,250 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 75,762 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,702 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,583 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 58,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SAK 976S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SAK 976S, 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

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What year was SAK 976S registered?

SAK 976S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is SAK 976S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAK 976S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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