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AKW 701L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,323 mi
Last recorded50,323 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKW 701L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 50,323 miles

under body corrosion/weld repairs/underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2017 48,783 miles

body panel corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2016 47,246 miles

rear inner body panels corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,598 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 46,595 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,124 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 45,124 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 43,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,224 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 41,003 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 39,835 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,924 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 37,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear out rigger corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,813 miles

steering has minor play

Fail 9 Sep 2008 36,813 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

steering has minor play

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,851 miles

nearside rear handbrake recording low effort †23% pass

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,188 miles

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

offside rear handbrake low

pin hole in nearside rear c.v boot

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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AKW 701L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKW 701L, 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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AKW 701L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 February 1973.

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