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TCD 69R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,584 mi
Last recorded66,584 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCD 69R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,584 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 65,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,164 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 64,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 62,711 miles

near side front brake slight binding

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,350 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front brake very slight sticking

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,873 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 59,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,744 miles

FUEL FILLER CAP WASHER STARTING TO DETERIORATE

slight brake reading fluctuation axle 1

Fail 26 Jul 2011 57,743 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FUEL FILLER CAP WASHER STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

grease cap missing from centre idler

slight brake reading fluctuation axle 1

slight drag/bind n/s/f brake

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,146 miles

both front discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 27 Jul 2010 56,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

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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TCD 69R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,600cc 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 TCD 69R, 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 TCD 69R registered?

TCD 69R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 September 1977.

Is TCD 69R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCD 69R shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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