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UPP 834R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,890 mi
Last recorded90,890 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 834R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,890 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 90,890 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,890 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,890 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,890 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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UPP 834R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UPP 834R, 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 UPP 834R registered?

UPP 834R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1977.

Is UPP 834R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPP 834R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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