MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Where chalked (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Where chalked
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Where chalked (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both beam kick to offside (4.1.2 (c))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s rear arch starting to rust
oil leak
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s rear arch starting to rust
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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STA 685R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 STA 685R, 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 STA 685R registered?
STA 685R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 January 1977.
Is STA 685R safe to buy?
The MOT history for STA 685R shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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