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STT 546R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,652 mi
Last recorded32,652 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTT 546R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on underside. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 32,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 32,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,197 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,011 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 32,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,853 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 31,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,699 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

drivers seat has abit of play, slight bind o/s/r

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,157 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shock absorber casings slight corrosion

nearside front bottom ball joint perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2009 31,150 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside fornt bottom ball joint cover perishing

Nearside front track rod end cover perishing

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,789 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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STT 546R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 STT 546R, 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 STT 546R registered?

STT 546R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 February 1977.

Is STT 546R safe to buy?

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