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CHR 958L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

13,860 mi
Last recorded13,860 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHR 958L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 13,860 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

vehicle underbody corroded and deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2016 13,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

vehicle underbody corroded and deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2016 13,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaks at engine

Pass 12 May 2015 11,045 miles

Nearside front door step corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 7,997 miles

nearside front step corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2014 7,988 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

clutch pedal antislip missing

nearside front step corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 5,873 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

vehicle underside heavily undersealed not allowing proper inspection

Fail 6 May 2013 5,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

vehicle underside heavily undersealed not allowing proper inspection

Pass 4 May 2012 2,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 99,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2011 99,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 96,997 miles

Nearside wiper arm not correctly secured although clearing the screen ok

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

Pass 7 May 2009 91,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle underbody corroded and deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2008

Chassis corroded and deteriorating at rear,welded area s heavily undersealed.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 84,240 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 84,240 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 60,405 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Underside welded & heavily undersealed.

drivers door corroded along lower edge

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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CHR 958L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CHR 958L, 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 CHR 958L registered?

CHR 958L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 February 1973.

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