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SSG 103P

1976 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,355 mi
Last recorded85,355 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 1976 Volkswagen Transporter47,234 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSG 103P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1976
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 85,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,291 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre steering idler arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,123 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 81,123 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,633 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 77,612 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded park brake cables mount area anchor points (3.1.9)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

center steering idler has slight play

Pass 23 May 2015 74,727 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front and rear lower body panels corroded outwith prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded outwith prescibed areas

various points of welding carried out,coated with sealer unable to fully inspect.

Fail 14 May 2015 74,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front and rear lower body panels corroded outwith prescribed areas

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded outwith prescibed areas

various points of welding carried out,coated with sealer unable to fully inspect.

Pass 26 May 2014 70,268 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 70,267 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre flat

Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,498 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 66,477 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis leg in engine compartment heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,820 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 63,820 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,174 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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SSG 103P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SSG 103P, 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 SSG 103P registered?

SSG 103P is a 1976 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1976.

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