MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front head lamp reflectors faded
corrosion o/.s/r chassis
front wipers smearing
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all rear drive shaft gaiter conditions poor
both head lamp reflectors faded
slight binding o/s/f brake
Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all rear drive shaft gaiter conditions poor
both head lamp reflectors faded
slight binding o/s/f brake
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front axle has been repaired
head lamp patterns poor
o/s/r drive shaft gaiters split
steering coupling perished
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front axle has been repaired
head lamp patterns poor
o/s/r drive shaft gaiters split
steering coupling perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
front axle corroded
o/s/r drive shaft gaiters perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
front axle corroded
n/s washer jet blocked
o/s/r drive shaft gaiters perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front axle corroded
o/s/r drive shaft gaiters split
slight lift in o/s/f ball joints
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front axle corroded
o/s/r drive shaft gaiters split
slight lift in o/s/f ball joints
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
advise corrosion n/s/f o/s/f flooring
front refectors faded
o/s/r drive shaft gaiter split
slight lift in both top ball joints
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise front axle has been repaired by welding
both head lamp beam patterns poor
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
both head lamp reflectors faded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres perished
slight play in front ball joints
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DBP 173L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DBP 173L, 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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DBP 173L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 March 1973.
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