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TPJ 948S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,262 mi
Last recorded13,262 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPJ 948S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 13,262 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 10,859 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 10,795 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 9,754 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 8,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 7,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 5,871 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 3,938 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 2,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 2,678 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 428 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 97,347 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 97,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and under sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 93,313 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaking engine

Pass 28 Apr 2012 84,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 81,711 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front tyre side wall slight cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,699 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 76,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 75,791 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 75,791 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,742 miles

play in steering idlers

rear plate discoloring

Fail 17 Jul 2008 75,742 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in steering idlers

rear plate discoloring

Pass 18 Jul 2007 74,940 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 74,112 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 74,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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TPJ 948S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TPJ 948S, 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 TPJ 948S registered?

TPJ 948S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 1977.

Is TPJ 948S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TPJ 948S shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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