1976 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Petrol · MCV 890P
1976 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1976. Recorded mileage 74,488 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 1976 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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MCV 890P Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2017
- 74,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MCV 890P MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1976 Volkswagen Transporter (MCV 890P) between May 2006 and April 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
MCV 890P Mileage History
- 19/05/200666,383 mi
- 22/05/200666,383 mi
- 21/05/200766,688 mi+305 mi
- 24/05/200766,691 mi+3 mi
- 21/05/200867,334 mi+643 mi
- 28/05/200867,334 mi
- 12/05/200967,637 mi+303 mi
- 09/08/201068,792 mi+1,155 mi
- 05/09/201170,459 mi+1,667 mi
- 09/09/201170,459 mi
- 03/05/201371,991 mi+1,532 mi
- 14/05/201472,519 mi+528 mi
- 19/05/201472,528 mi+9 mi
- 22/03/201673,140 mi+612 mi
- 13/04/201774,473 mi+1,333 mi
- 19/04/201774,488 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 742 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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