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ABW 413M

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

77,014 mi
Last recorded77,014 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 413M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 77,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both the rear tyre sidewalls are perished

engine misfiring

nearside front tyre side wall is perished

offside front brake is binding slightly

play in the front steering idler

very bad engine oil leak

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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ABW 413M is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,771 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 ABW 413M, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 413M registered?

ABW 413M is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 October 1973.

Is ABW 413M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 413M 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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