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SKV 253R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,225 mi
Last recorded98,225 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKV 253R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

No seats or Belts fitted to rear

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wings various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Various welded repairs under floor

Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,920 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2013 86,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 77,674 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,181 miles

both front suspension bump stops missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,940 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,937 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corroded at o/s outer sill but not a load bearing structure and not near suspension, steeering, breke or seat belt anchorage area

Fail 5 Mar 2008 333,430 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,038 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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SKV 253R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SKV 253R, 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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SKV 253R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 May 1977.

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