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TTW 793R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

44,774 mi
Last recorded44,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTW 793R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,774 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing, but do not expose cords

Fail 14 Jul 2015 43,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres perishing, not yet showing inner cords

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split, not preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 9 Jul 2015 43,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perishing, not yet showing inner cords

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split, not preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,558 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 42,508 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,268 miles

nearside rear quarter panel not completly welded where marked yellow

offside front floor panel corroded and requires plate

Fail 1 Jul 2013 41,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear quarter panel not completly welded where marked yellow

offside front floor panel corroded and requires plate

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,098 miles

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

Front cab steps tender and corroded

Front n/s and o/s chassis outriggers corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

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

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

Vehicle in genral corroded condition

Fail 15 Jun 2012 40,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front cab steps tender and corroded

Front n/s and o/s chassis outriggers corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

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

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

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

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

Vehicle in genral corroded condition

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,876 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 37,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosoin to nearside front inner footstep

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2010 36,687 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer sill marked yellow,also nearside inner sill has been plated but still has several holes.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,520 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 34,505 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 33,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,159 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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TTW 793R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TTW 793R, 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 TTW 793R registered?

TTW 793R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 June 1977.

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