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WDD 454S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

35,833 mi
Last recorded35,833 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDD 454S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 35,833 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 35,487 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 35,019 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beam axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 30,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,703 miles

o/s and n/s door steps corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 29,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s and n/s door steps corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 27,655 miles

N/s mirror glass missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 27,653 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s mirror glass missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 24,780 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 24,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,893 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 23,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s n/s front floor corroded by jacking areas

Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,929 miles

offside front chassis has corroision

Pass 20 Nov 2009 198,112 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 17,523 miles

Centre Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 17,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 11,572 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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WDD 454S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WDD 454S, 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 WDD 454S registered?

WDD 454S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 November 1977.

Is WDD 454S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDD 454S shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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