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STC 950C

1978 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

64,333 mi
Last recorded64,333 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Transporter41,121 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTC 950C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2014 64,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

main beam warning lamp operation incorrect

vin plate insecure

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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STC 950C is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 STC 950C, 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 STC 950C registered?

STC 950C is a 1978 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 1978.

Is STC 950C safe to buy?

The MOT history for STC 950C shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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