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AEV 405L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,323 mi
Last recorded13,323 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEV 405L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2021 13,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 11,512 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 8,793 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,267 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 2,721 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 880 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 97,868 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 95,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,894 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 84,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,120 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 108,286 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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AEV 405L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AEV 405L, 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 AEV 405L registered?

AEV 405L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 April 1973.

Is AEV 405L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEV 405L shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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