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BDF 293K

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,740 mi
Last recorded39,740 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDF 293K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,740 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 37,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,760 miles

NEW HEAD LIGHT ADJUSTER

REAR UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

STEERING FRRE PLAY

Fail 9 Sep 2010 36,752 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 34,185 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight knocking in steering box

Fail 2 Sep 2009 34,182 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,769 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,609 miles

slight play in axle drag link bush/pin

Fail 4 Sep 2007 30,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,456 miles

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.

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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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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BDF 293K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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