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ABW 996L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,956 mi
Last recorded24,956 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 996L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 24,956 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 24,956 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 16,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 16,272 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 15,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly perrished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 15,167 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 4,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 9 Jul 2015 3,261 miles

Offside rear outer cv boot split

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 1,725 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R Outer cv boot split

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 1,725 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R Outer cv boot split

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,898 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/Outer sill slightly corroded

O/S/R Inner cv boot slightly split

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 98,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

No rear foglamp fitted

O/S/R outer CV boot split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering idler

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 97,054 miles

Battery tray corroded

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 95,653 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2010 95,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,356 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 85,950 miles

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 996L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ABW 996L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABW 996L registered?

ABW 996L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 November 1973.

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