MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre row of seatbelts stalks missing
Slight leak of grease from both outer cv joints
Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both lower (2.4.G.2)
Centre row of seatbelts stalks missing
Slight leak of grease from both outer cv joints
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak both rocker covers and all push rod tubes ()
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight leak of greae from both outer cv joints
nsr wheel bearing has slight play
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight leak of greae from both outer cv joints
nsr wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust noisy
movement in steering idler
no seat belts fitted to centre row seats
oil leaks from engine
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust noisy
fuel hose under engine at rear slighty insecure
movement in steering idler
no seat belts fitted to centre row seats
oil leaks from engine
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
OSF lower ball joint has slight lift
Slight play in all 4 wheel bearings
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Indicators do not self cancell
centre row of seats not fitted with seat belts
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre row of seats not fitted with seat belts
o/s headlamp on upper limit
slight play in steering idler
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front suspension lower ball joint boots split
o/s headlamp on upper limit
slight play in steering idler
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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THV 889S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 THV 889S, 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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THV 889S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 1977.
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