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REY 347S

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

261,029 mi
Last recorded261,029 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREY 347S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 261,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 258,295 miles

exhaust heat exchangers corroded

under body corrosion, (front subframe)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 255,719 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 255,718 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 253,647 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 253,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 252,325 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 252,325 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 252,323 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

battray loose

slight play in steering pivet

Pass 24 Feb 2012 250,242 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 250,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 247,342 miles

nearside front body has slight corrosion, but not within a prescribed area

nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 17 Feb 2011 247,337 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front body has slight corrosion, but not within a prescribed area

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 245,465 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 245,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 241,932 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 235,378 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 235,375 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 226,891 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 129,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 218,293 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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REY 347S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 REY 347S, 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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REY 347S is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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