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MVF 877M

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,544 mi
Last recorded34,544 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVF 877M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 34,544 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 34,495 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

The Chassis & Floor Pans are showing signs of corrosion

The NSR tyre is perrished

Pass 13 Dec 2012 30,758 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,306 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,037 miles

center stop light--1 segment not working

Fail 12 Oct 2010 25,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

center stop light--1 segment not working

Pass 17 Oct 2009 22,093 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 19,218 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 17,638 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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MVF 877M is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MVF 877M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MVF 877M registered?

MVF 877M is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 August 1973.

Is MVF 877M safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVF 877M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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