MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,740 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
belly pan fitted not allowing full inspection of chassis/brake pipe,pan slightly corroded.
steering coupling perishing
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
belly pan fitted not allowing full inspection of chassis/brake pipe,pan slightly corroded.
steering coupling perishing
NEW HEAD LIGHT ADJUSTER
REAR UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION
STEERING FRRE PLAY
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
REAR UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION
STEERING FRRE PLAY
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight knocking in steering box
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PLAY IN DRAG LINK END NEAREST TO STEERING IDLE.
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING IDLER
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
UNDERSIDE HEAVILY PATCHED WELDED/UNDERSEALED
slight play in axle drag link bush/pin
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight play in axle drag link bush/pin
front to rear brake pipe poor condition
handbrake travel high
n/s/front fog light inoperative
slight play in steering idler bush
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BDF 293K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BDF 293K, 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.
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What year was BDF 293K registered?
BDF 293K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1971.
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