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THV 889S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,229 mi
Last recorded138,229 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHV 889S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,229 miles

Centre row of seatbelts stalks missing

Slight leak of grease from both outer cv joints

Fail 7 Feb 2018 138,229 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 137,933 miles

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 ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 137,079 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 135,896 miles

Slight leak of greae from both outer cv joints

nsr wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 18 Feb 2015 135,896 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight leak of greae from both outer cv joints

nsr wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2014 135,374 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 135,374 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 135,038 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 134,633 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 134,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 133,743 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2011 133,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 132,481 miles

Indicators do not self cancell

Pass 18 Feb 2009 130,721 miles

centre row of seats not fitted with seat belts

Fail 16 Feb 2009 130,720 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 128,318 miles

o/s headlamp on upper limit

slight play in steering idler

Fail 19 Feb 2008 128,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 125,905 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 124,374 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 124,374 miles

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)

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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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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What year was THV 889S registered?

THV 889S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 1977.

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