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SGO 206R

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,180 mi
Last recorded50,180 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGO 206R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,180 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside / offside front of vehicle

corrosion to nearside front floor/ sill area

Fail 15 Nov 2021 50,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside / offside front of vehicle

corrosion to nearside front floor/ sill area

Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,801 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside inner sill / floor area

corrosion to offside front / nearside front of vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2020 49,801 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside inner sill / floor area

corrosion to offside front / nearside front of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2019 49,516 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 49,516 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 48,935 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 48,352 miles

Nearside Front lower inner front step corroded but within prescribed area

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 48,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower inner front step corroded but within prescribed area

Fail 9 Nov 2016 48,333 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and step (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower nner step corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front door occasional sticky latching

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,031 miles

Nearside front lower inner step corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside outer front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 48,031 miles

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

Nearside front lower inner step corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside outer front sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,300 miles

Nearside front inner sill/arch corroded but not within perscribed area

Nearside front lower sill corroded but not within perscribed area

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,111 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 46,096 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,119 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 45,110 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,521 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 42,504 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,751 miles

noise offside rear wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,380 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 40,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,661 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 66,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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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SGO 206R is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 SGO 206R, 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.

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What year was SGO 206R registered?

SGO 206R is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 November 1976.

Is SGO 206R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGO 206R shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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