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SHH 810R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,357 mi
Last recorded79,357 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHH 810R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,357 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,677 miles

both front flexy hose ferruls corroded

little reserve on park brake

slight play steering idler arm

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,100 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,248 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,649 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brakes/ parking brake could do with adjustment

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,131 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 70,122 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 69,118 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 69,096 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 67,749 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,926 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 649,029 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 649,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 62,556 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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SHH 810R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SHH 810R, 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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What year was SHH 810R registered?

SHH 810R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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