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TJT 403R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,541 mi
Last recorded17,541 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJT 403R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 17,541 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 14,789 miles

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter has deteriated,

Pass 18 May 2010 11,351 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 7,307 miles

n/s rear c v gater split

Fail 11 May 2009 7,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear c v gater split

Pass 19 May 2008 4,015 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 4,014 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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TJT 403R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TJT 403R, 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 TJT 403R registered?

TJT 403R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is TJT 403R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJT 403R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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