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VFM 670R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

38,394 mi
Last recorded38,394 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFM 670R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,394 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,124 miles

general corrosion on underside.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 38,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

general corrosion on underside.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 37,676 miles

Nearside Rear hole in inner sill, not within 30cm of any components.

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front tyre showing signs of perishing.

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 37,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear hole in inner sill, not within 30cm of any components.

Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of perishing.

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016

Nearside Front step holed.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 36,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel/jacking point/sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front step holed.

Offside Front nail in tyre.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,335 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 36,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,028 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,524 miles

front number plate damaged but still able to read.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 35,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged but still able to read.

Pass 25 May 2012 34,576 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 May 2012 34,576 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,349 miles

Near side front wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2010 34,349 miles

Near side front wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,868 miles

Near side door mirror craked

Off side front suspension stops corroded

Fail 21 May 2009 33,868 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side door mirror craked

Off side front outrigger corroded

Off side front suspension stops corroded

Off side front tyre side wall crakikng

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,114 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,730 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 31,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 31,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

travel in footbrake

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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VFM 670R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VFM 670R, 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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VFM 670R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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