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OHF 931S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

14,723 mi
Last recorded14,723 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHF 931S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 14,723 miles

Central steering idler has slight play in pivot (bush)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 13,323 miles

Central steering idler has slight play in pivot (bushes)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 12,562 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 12,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s & o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 11,603 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vehicle had been subjected to extensive welding and has been thickly undersealed

Fail 18 May 2015 11,603 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

vehicle had been subjected to extensive welding and has been thickly undersealed

Pass 14 May 2014 9,926 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front valance excessively corroded

vehicle floor slightly corroded although not structural

Fail 14 May 2014 9,926 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front valance excessively corroded

vehicle floor slightly corroded although not structural

Pass 2 May 2013 7,228 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sills corroded

nsr and nsf body corroded

various repair patches throughout

vehicle undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2013 7,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sills corroded

nsr and nsf body corroded

various repair patches throughout

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edges

n/s/f body corroded

numerous areas of corrosion although not excessive in prescribed areas

o/s/f body corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed and has numerous repair patches

Pass 19 May 2011 2,087 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear driveshaft inner C.V. boots split

evidence of extensive welding and other repairs, underside has been thickly coated with underseal making inspection difficult, various areas rusty

parking brake outer (steel pipe) rusty

windscreen wipers slow

Fail 19 May 2011 2,087 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear driveshaft inner C.V. boots split

evidence of extensive welding and other repairs, underside has been thickly coated with underseal making inspection difficult, various areas rusty

parking brake outer (steel pipe) rusty

windscreen wipers slow

Pass 12 May 2010 91 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated

underside thickly undersealed, various areas rusty including nearside rear wheelarch which could become sharp(i.e. failure)

Fail 12 May 2010 91 miles

steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underside thickly undersealed, various areas rusty including nearside rear wheelarch which could become sharp(i.e. failure)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 91 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow bar appears to be "home made" and therefore undetermined strength

nearside front tyre was soft and is worn on outside

steering damper bush deteriorated - not excessive

various (non prescribed) corroded areas and thick underseal

wheelarches very rusty and will deteriorate becoming sharp edges, i.e. MoT failure

wipers slow

Pass 18 Apr 2009 98,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

underside thickly undersealed, various rusty areas - engine bay, floor etc

Fail 26 Mar 2009 98,108 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

underside rusty and holed in several places - around engine, nearside front floor,offside centre floor

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,915 miles

front subframe + rear subframe inc suspention componants heavily sealed

slight play in trackrodend

Fail 3 Mar 2008 94,913 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front subframe + rear subframe inc suspention components heavily under sealed

slight play in trackrodned

Pass 26 Feb 2007 91,411 miles

underbody ans suspention beams heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2007 91,411 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2006 87,964 miles

slight play in steering

underbody + chassis heavily undersealed

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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OHF 931S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 OHF 931S, 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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OHF 931S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 May 1978.

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