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GAB 963S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,033 mi
Last recorded44,033 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAB 963S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,741 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery tray rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,338 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,989 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,398 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,432 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,414 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 36,414 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GAB 963S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GAB 963S, 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 GAB 963S registered?

GAB 963S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 May 1978.

Is GAB 963S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAB 963S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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