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TAD 659R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

55,741 mi
Last recorded55,741 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAD 659R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,741 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 55,573 miles

N/S/F and both rear wheel bearings need slight adjustment

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 55,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 55,181 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 55,175 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,838 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 54,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 54,106 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 2 May 2018 53,583 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 52,945 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,363 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 52,362 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion floor to sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 52,358 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/s outer cv boot split

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion noted on n/s rear wheel arch

Slight exhaust leak at n/s

Surface corrosion noted at n/s fref chassis leg in engine cockpit

Fail 25 Sep 2014 52,358 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Chassis has surface corrosion at n/side in engine cockpit

N/s outer cv boot split

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion noted on n/s/rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,084 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine bay nearside body member slight corrosion

excessive corrosion at nearside and offside underbody door step panels and front panel at nearside

Fail 8 Jun 2012 47,082 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine bay nearside body member slight corrosion

excessive corrosion at nearside and offside underbody door step panels and front panel at nearside

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,359 miles

Surface corrosion on chassis top cover on n/side in en gine b ay

Fail 2 Jun 2011 42,344 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Surface corrosion on chassis top cover on n/side in en gine b ay

Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,609 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 39,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,337 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 32,337 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 28,880 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,800 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 26,800 miles

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

Foot brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 19 May 2006 23,393 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 23,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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TAD 659R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 TAD 659R, 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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TAD 659R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 May 1977.

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