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WLR 303S

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,974 mi
Last recorded15,974 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLR 303S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 15,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front bump stop missing

Offside front floor corroding

Offside rear chassis corroding

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear drive shaft gators perished

Fail 3 Sep 2020 15,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front bump stop missing

Offside front floor corroding

Offside rear chassis corroding

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear drive shaft gators perished

Pass 20 Sep 2019 15,836 miles

Both nearside rear drive shaft gators perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front bump stop missing

Offside front floor lower panel corroding

Offside rear chassis corroding near engine mounting bracket

Rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 1 May 2018 15,665 miles

Nearside rear drive shaft gators perished

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front bump stop missing

Offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 15,401 miles

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

Offside front bump stop missing

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2017 15,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

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

Offside front bump stop missing

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,173 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 15,173 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 14,954 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 14,954 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 143,466 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 14,340 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 136,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 127,870 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 124,806 miles

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

N/S heat exchanger has slight blow

Fail 11 Feb 2011 124,806 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

N/S heat exchanger has slight blow

Pass 12 Feb 2010 12,035 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in front drag link

steering coupling cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2009 12,035 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch cable frayed

handbrake cable outer casing perrished

n/s/r outer cv boot split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering coupling cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,062 miles

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

rear drive shaft gaiter insecure r/n/s

Fail 22 Oct 2008 11,061 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

drive shaft gaiter split at r/n/s outer hub end

Fail 1 Aug 2007 9,382 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 9,382 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 8,818 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,613 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 6,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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WLR 303S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLR 303S, 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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WLR 303S is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 October 1977.

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