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BFJ 892L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,902 mi
Last recorded2,902 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFJ 892L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 2,902 miles

corrosion on n/s sill

corrosion on rear brake pipes

rear n/s tyre perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2012 521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in n/s sill

Pass 15 Sep 2012 521 miles

corrosion in n/s sill

Pass 20 May 2011 96,721 miles

corrosion in front lower door panels

corrosion in front n/s and o/s lower panels

Fail 20 May 2011 96,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion in front lower door panels

corrosion in front n/s and o/s lower panels

Pass 18 May 2010 92,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in front n/s and o/s lower panels

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

Fail 18 May 2010 92,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion in front n/s and o/s lower panels

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

Pass 23 May 2009 88,603 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,315 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 88,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 87,632 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 87,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advanced corrosion n/s/f windscreen pillar

advanced corrosion o/s/f inner wing

advanced corrosion o/s/r floor

n/s/r drive shaft inner cv gaiter split

o/s/f tyre wall perished

o/s/r outer drive shaft cv gaiter split

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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BFJ 892L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BFJ 892L, 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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What year was BFJ 892L registered?

BFJ 892L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 February 1973.

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