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TAN 292S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,910 mi
Last recorded91,910 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAN 292S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,910 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 88,716 miles

Front brakes slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 88,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 86,901 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 86,559 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear out rigger corroded - recommend repairing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,428 miles

thick underseal used on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Feb 2012 83,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

thick underseal used on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,094 miles

advanced rust to underside and to all perscribed areas plus covered in underseal

emission levels high co and hc

Fail 14 Feb 2011 82,093 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advanced rust to underside and to all perscribed areas plus covered in underseal

emission levels high co and hc

Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,994 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,787 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 76,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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TAN 292S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TAN 292S, 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 TAN 292S registered?

TAN 292S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 October 1977.

Is TAN 292S safe to buy?

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