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DMW 690L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

166,423 mi
Last recorded166,423 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMW 690L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 166,423 miles

All rigid brake lines covered in grease / under-seal

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front sill corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 166,423 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

All rigid brake lines covered in grease / under-seal

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front sill corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 166,355 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

long brake pedal travel

service brake only just reaches minimum requirement

Pass 11 Jul 2018 163,999 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 163,999 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to outrigger (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 163,425 miles

fuel cap seal deteriated

Fail 16 Mar 2017 163,425 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

fuel cap seal deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 163,206 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 Mar 2015 162,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f inner arch corroded

o/s floor corroded

o/s step and cab floor corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 162,634 miles

o/s step and cab floor corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f inner arch corroded

o/s floor corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 162,431 miles

general body corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2014 162,431 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 162,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 161,895 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general body corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2012 161,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery insecure, this will fail next year

General corrosion all over vehicle

Play to O/S/F wheel bearing

Play to both inner tie rod arms steering ball joints and front steering ball joint

Tell tale does not illuminate for main beam, this will fail next year

Pass 16 Dec 2011 160,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 159,873 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 159,853 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 158,063 miles

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

general body corrosion

n/s/r chassis corroded in engine bay

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2006 157,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

general body corrosion

n/s/r chassis corroded in engine bay †

o/s/f wheel arch corroded †

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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DMW 690L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DMW 690L, 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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DMW 690L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 1973.

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