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DNP 707S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,141 mi
Last recorded33,141 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 707S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 33,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 30,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 27,757 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,691 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,728 miles

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

Pedal rubber worn

Washers weak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 23,728 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside hadbrake effort 120kg offside effort 148kg

Pedal rubber worn

Rust offside front sill

rust nearside front floor

Pass 1 Mar 2014 21,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 19,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 19,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,025 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 17,022 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure is cracked, 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,739 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,301 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,875 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 15,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,009 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,446 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 10,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2005 8,201 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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DNP 707S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DNP 707S, 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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DNP 707S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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