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MSR 932P

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

40,100 mi
Last recorded40,100 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSR 932P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 40,100 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit at light cluster terminals exposed (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near servo multiple holes on chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis out rigger arm (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross member, at steering box multiple holes (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit at light cluster terminals exposed (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at forward cross member aft of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working with rear position lights lit (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded outside of perscribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at flexi joint (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded outside of perscribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive rear drive shafts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been heavily repaired with welded plates heavily undersealed through out

corrosion throughout engine bay

modification to fuel tank cradle floor

Pass 30 Apr 2024 39,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 39,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front valance (steering box area) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 39,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 39,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 39,314 miles

Braking system leaking air vacuum (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under dash, loads of loose ends that could make contact with earths (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake repair covered in underseal all front (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side covered in thick underseal

under side rusty, all suspension, steering and body

Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,311 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2018 39,309 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working not working correctly (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 392,050 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2017 392,040 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,942 miles

Front and rear chassis heavily patched and corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 38,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front and rear chassis heavily patched and corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,647 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 38,647 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,187 miles

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

slight play in rear wheel bearings

thick under sill on chassis prevents full inspection

Fail 3 Apr 2013 38,184 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

n/s rear brake slight bind

slight play in rear wheel bearings

thick under sill on chassis prevents full inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,817 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal so true condition of chassis etc not visible

Fail 17 Apr 2012 37,817 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear and nearside front tyres perishing

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal so true condition of chassis etc not visible

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,798 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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MSR 932P is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,771 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 MSR 932P, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MSR 932P is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1973.

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