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XHO 690R

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,189 mi
Last recorded47,189 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHO 690R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,189 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 47,189 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,182 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 47,159 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,836 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 46,835 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,650 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 46,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,728 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear driveshaft, both gaiters split

offside rear driveshaft, both gaiters split

Fail 14 Jun 2010 45,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear driveshaft, both gaiters split

offside rear driveshaft, both gaiters split

Pass 13 May 2009 45,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,653 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 43,401 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,157 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 42,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both outer cv boots split †

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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XHO 690R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XHO 690R, 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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XHO 690R is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 January 1977.

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