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UUV 463S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,825 mi
Last recorded43,825 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUV 463S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,825 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Fail 25 May 2018 43,825 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Pass 11 May 2017 43,428 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 43,428 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 43,314 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 43,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 43,135 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,507 miles

corrosion to offside & nearside jacking points

nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

some corrosion in nearside front inner wheelarch

some corrosion in nearside rear undersill

Fail 4 Apr 2014 42,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion in nearside inner front wheelarch

corrosion in nearside rear undersill

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

some corrosion to offside & nearside jacking points

Pass 3 May 2013 42,190 miles

corrosion in nearside front inner wheelarch

nearside rear jacking point corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

offside front & rear jacking points corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 42,181 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in nearside front inner wheelarch

nearside rear jacking point corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

offside front & rear jacking points corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 41,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

offside front & rear jacking points corroded

some corrosion in nearside front inner wheelarch not in prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,735 miles

corrosion in offside front inner wing panel & nearside rear undersill outside of prescribed area

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

offside front & rear jacking point mountings corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 41,735 miles

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

corrosion in offside front inner wing panel & nearside rear undersill outside of prescribed area

offside front & rear jacking point mountings corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,151 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

some corrosion in nearside rear undersill & nearside front inner wing panel

Fail 26 Mar 2010 41,151 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

some corrosion in nearside rear undersill & nearside front inner wing panel

Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,664 miles

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

corrosion in nearside front inner wheelarch panel

corrosion in offside front & rear jacking points

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2009 40,647 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

some corrosion in nearside front inner wheelarch panel

some corrosion in offside front & rear jacking points

Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,588 miles

hole in nearside front wheel arch by chassis

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover adrift

offside rear tyre has small cracks in sidewall

small hole in nearside rear inner sill

small hole offside rear jacking point

Fail 8 Apr 2006 38,929 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2006 38,929 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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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UUV 463S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UUV 463S, 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 UUV 463S registered?

UUV 463S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 November 1977.

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The MOT history for UUV 463S shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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