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SFJ 917R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

50,569 mi
Last recorded50,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFJ 917R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 50,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion on undercarriage

welded sections have underseal applied, Firm when pressure applied and checked with corrosion detection tool

Fail 29 Jan 2019 50,569 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion on undercarriage

welded sections have underseal applied, Firm when pressure applied and checked with corrosion detection tool

Fail 28 Nov 2018 50,564 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger to beam marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg to beam marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger to inner sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel arch to sill and to front step marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light staying on permanently (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg several places marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger to inner sill marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam to chassis leg corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,491 miles

Nearside Front dashboard to inside of front panel has sharp edges

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front dashboard to inside of front panel has sharp edges

undercarriage of vehicle covered in underseal from front to rear. unable to view/inspect weld repairs but solid when using corrosion detection tool.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 47,487 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis leg to front panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg to front panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering centre chassis leg (steering box attatched) (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg to front panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to rear panel marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired steering box location front chassis leg (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front dashboard to inside of front panel has sharp edges

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front dashboard to inside of front panel has sharp edges

underside of chassis covered in underseal. unable to gain a clear view of weld repairs. solid when using corrosion detection tool.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,906 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 45,906 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,311 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 45,304 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front pannel corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,234 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pipes heavily covered by sealant

nearside front chassis holed but not within 30cms of a prescribed area

nearside front inner arch corroded

offside front centre chassis holed but not within 30cms of a prescribed area

offside front chassis holed but not within 30cms of a prescribed area

offside front inner arch inappropiatly repaired

offside inner sill holed

rear crossmember excessivly corroded

vehicle underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 21 May 2014 43,812 miles

chassis, cross members ,sills, chassis legs, all patch welded and undersealed . no obvious signs of excessive corrosion

Fail 21 May 2014 43,812 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis, cross members ,sills, chassis legs, all patch welded and undersealed . no obvious signs of excessive corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,707 miles

VEHICLE CORRODING.REAR CROSSMEMBERS/CENTRE CROSSMEMBERS AND N/S/F CHASSIS RAIL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS].

Fail 7 Jun 2013 42,702 miles

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

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

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

VEHICLE CORRODING.REAR CROSSMEMBERS/CENTRE CROSSMEMBERS AND N/S/F CHASSIS RAIL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS].

Pass 21 May 2012 41,585 miles

REARMOST CHASSIS RAILS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES .[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS].

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/O/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING.O/S/F PANEL AND N/S/R OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA].

Fail 12 May 2012 41,571 miles

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

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

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

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

REARMOST CHASSIS RAILS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES .[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS].

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/O/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING.O/S/F PANEL AND N/S/R OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED[NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA].

Pass 2 Apr 2011 39,750 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advanced corrosion affecting vehicle structure.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 35,553 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 35,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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SFJ 917R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 SFJ 917R, 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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SFJ 917R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 January 1977.

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