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WBY 32S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,727 mi
Last recorded73,727 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBY 32S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,727 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both axles corroded

underside of vehicle body floor and chassis very corroded in various sections outside prescribed areas

Fail 2 Jul 2020 73,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel-arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and wheel-arch area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis floor and outriggers on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both axles corroded

underside of vehicle body floor and chassis very corroded in various sections outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 May 2019 73,561 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,442 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel-arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both axles and various suspension components corroded

both front steps and underside of vehicle body floor corroded outside of prescribed areas

various rubber suspension bushes and covers both front and rear deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2018 73,439 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel-arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both axles and various suspension components corroded

both front steps and underside of vehicle body floor corroded outside of prescribed areas

various rubber suspension bushes and covers both front and rear deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2017 73,358 miles

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

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

front step and inner wheelarch on both sides corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 23 May 2017 73,358 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

front step and inner wheelarch on both sides corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 25 May 2016 73,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,262 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 73,261 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2014 72,776 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in centre steering idler

various sections corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 28 May 2014 72,773 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in centre steering idler

various sections corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,718 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,428 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,428 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,691 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 70,691 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,810 miles

Engine in poor state of tune, natural idle erratic.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 69,809 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine in poor state of tune, natural idle erratic.

Nearside rear inner and outer CV gaiters split

Pass 23 Jun 2008 69,347 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 69,333 miles

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 an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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WBY 32S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc 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 WBY 32S, 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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WBY 32S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 1977.

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