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BRP 246S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,705 mi
Last recorded94,705 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRP 246S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,705 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 94,705 miles

Central Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,514 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear electric fuel pump insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,453 miles

o/s/f tyre age cracks in side wall

Fail 20 Feb 2015 94,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre age cracks in side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,401 miles

all front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

foreign numberplates fitted to the vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,393 miles

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

all front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated

foreign numberplates fitted to the vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,384 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 94,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 94,350 miles

HAND BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST PASSED MINIMUM LIMIT

Pass 28 May 2009 93,611 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 93,581 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 93,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 92,842 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 91,192 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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BRP 246S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BRP 246S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRP 246S registered?

BRP 246S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BRP 246S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRP 246S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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