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431 UXU

1962 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,166 mi
Last recorded94,166 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1962 Volkswagen Transporter42,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration431 UXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,166 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,468 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,985 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,436 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,932 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,529 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 44,521 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,493 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 36,493 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,011 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 26,159 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 18,556 miles

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

nearside front &offside front suspension king pins slight free play.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,444 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 14,444 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

steering damper inner bush deteriorated and showing some play

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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431 UXU is a 1962 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1962 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 42,981 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 431 UXU, 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 64 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 431 UXU registered?

431 UXU is a 1962 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is 431 UXU safe to buy?

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