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WGO 908R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,840 mi
Last recorded58,840 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGO 908R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,481 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,471 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,284 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 44,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 44,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,035 miles

both front tyres cracking (n/s/f needs replacing)

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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WGO 908R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,000cc 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 WGO 908R, 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 WGO 908R registered?

WGO 908R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is WGO 908R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGO 908R 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 WGO 908R have outstanding finance?

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