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VNE 896S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,342 mi
Last recorded41,342 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNE 896S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 41,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,080 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,018 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 35,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake bind near fail

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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VNE 896S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VNE 896S, 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

How do I check the history of VNE 896S?

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What year was VNE 896S registered?

VNE 896S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 1977.

Is VNE 896S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNE 896S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VNE 896S have outstanding finance?

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