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173 NTN

1960 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,075 mi
Last recorded89,075 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1960 Volkswagen Transporter44,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration173 NTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 89,067 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,866 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 88,695 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,695 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,404 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,917 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 87,890 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 87,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rust forming on and near perscribed areas

some play steering and suspension in general

Fail 4 Oct 2010 87,762 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,997 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 85,997 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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173 NTN is a 1960 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,091 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 173 NTN, 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 66 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 173 NTN registered?

173 NTN is a 1960 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 December 1960.

Is 173 NTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 173 NTN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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