MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight noise offside front bearing.
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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USR 236S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1978 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 41,121 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 USR 236S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was USR 236S registered?
USR 236S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 June 1978.
Is USR 236S safe to buy?
The MOT history for USR 236S shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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