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VBD 783S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,465 mi
Last recorded21,465 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBD 783S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 21,465 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 21,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,296 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,638 miles

IN THE INTREST OF SAFETY ALL REAR SEAT SHOLD BE FITTED WITH SEAT BELTS

Pass 27 May 2014 16,935 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 16,935 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 16,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 11,905 miles

Floor pan second skin holed and corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Mar 2009 11,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Floor pan second skin holed and corroded

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Oct 2007 2,478 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,771 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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VBD 783S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VBD 783S, 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 VBD 783S registered?

VBD 783S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 August 1977.

Is VBD 783S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBD 783S shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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