CarVerify

Free Car Check

SRB 761M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,566 mi
Last recorded78,566 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRB 761M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 78,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,482 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 78,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,010 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,181 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,404 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Outer CV boot split

Fail 16 Mar 2016 72,404 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,849 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,101 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,484 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,771 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,771 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 65,771 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,252 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,938 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,927 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,533 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 63,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipe catchin drive shaft

noticable upper body corrosion.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

oil leak

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SRB 761M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 SRB 761M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SRB 761M?

You can check the full history of SRB 761M by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SRB 761M registered?

SRB 761M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1974.

Is SRB 761M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRB 761M shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SRB 761M have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SRB 761M. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.