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FBT 866L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,810 mi
Last recorded90,810 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBT 866L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,810 miles

upper front clip panel starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,473 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,314 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion front panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,188 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,498 miles

rear cv gaitors deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2014 87,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front shockabsorber bottom bushes have slight play

rear cv gaitors deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 866,680 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,198 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 79,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 76,469 miles

front inner valence repaired with fibre glass

Fail 19 May 2009 76,444 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front inner valence repaired with fibre glass

Fail 14 Feb 2009 76,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily under sealed

Pass 2 Feb 2008 70,349 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 70,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,805 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 56,894 miles

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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FBT 866L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBT 866L, 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 FBT 866L registered?

FBT 866L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 1973.

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