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ADX 73S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

27,660 mi
Last recorded27,660 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADX 73S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 27,660 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2016 27,639 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,547 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 27,522 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

osf tyre cracking/worn uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,109 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 27,108 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear suspension ride height uneven

Fail 23 Jan 2014 27,104 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 24,386 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,843 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

extensive corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 14 Sep 2011 20,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

extensive corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,339 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 16,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 8,905 miles

repairs coverd with underseal

Fail 29 Apr 2009 8,903 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 4,325 miles

repaires covered with underseal

Fail 25 Feb 2008 4,318 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 383 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 92,997 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 92,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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ADX 73S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 41,121 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 ADX 73S, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADX 73S registered?

ADX 73S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 June 1978.

Is ADX 73S safe to buy?

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