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AVV 81J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,666 mi
Last recorded68,666 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVV 81J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,666 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,635 miles

slight play to offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Fail 2 Jun 2016 67,635 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play to offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,977 miles

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,618 miles

co and hc high

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2013 66,618 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

co and hc high

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,971 miles

Both sunvisers insecure

Fuel cap door missing

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 81J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 81J, 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 81J registered?

AVV 81J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is AVV 81J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVV 81J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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