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TTA 475R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

49,834 mi
Last recorded49,834 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTA 475R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 49,834 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 49,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 49,820 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 49,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,409 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 47,463 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 47,463 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,878 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,385 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 45,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,558 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 44,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,185 miles

Offside Rear axle rusted badly

Fail 15 Sep 2015 43,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around jacking point,marked with white chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill to rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear axle rusted badly

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,445 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f jacking point

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,094 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,750 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering wheel cracked

Washers require pumping up

Pass 12 May 2011 40,171 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front seat belt twisted

Fail 4 May 2011 40,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front seat belt twisted

offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 21 May 2010 38,407 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 38,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 36,417 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,442 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 32,442 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,006 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 32,006 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 30,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,053 miles

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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TTA 475R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 TTA 475R, 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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TTA 475R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 May 1977.

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