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AVV 61J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,065 mi
Last recorded56,065 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVV 61J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,065 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,519 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,728 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

non standard suspension fitted at time of test.very low.

non standard wheels & tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,794 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 53,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,654 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,709 miles

steering very heavy under load

Fail 13 Apr 2013 50,706 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

steering very heavy under load

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,688 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,272 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 47,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AVV 61J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,373 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 AVV 61J, 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 55 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 AVV 61J registered?

AVV 61J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is AVV 61J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVV 61J shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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