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BBK 304M

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,009 mi
Last recorded84,009 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 304M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 84,009 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 82,959 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 82,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,727 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,850 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 79,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,379 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,620 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 78,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,458 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

rear outer cv boots deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,006 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust tail pipe repair

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,255 miles

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

indicator tell tail lights not working but audible is working

Fail 25 Jun 2009 74,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres are perishing

indicator tell tail lights not working but audible is working

Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,432 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 70,209 miles

N/S/R outer cv boot split

Fail 15 May 2007 701,435 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r outer cv boot split

play in both rear wheel bearings

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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BBK 304M is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BBK 304M, 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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BBK 304M is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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