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STA 685R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,189 mi
Last recorded80,189 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTA 685R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 80,189 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 80,081 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Where chalked

Pass 28 Apr 2022 78,264 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Where chalked (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 77,478 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 77,478 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,344 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 77,344 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 76,941 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 72,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 69,496 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 69,496 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 67,575 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 67,574 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 60,755 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 60,742 miles

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?

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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