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GDE 619L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,970 mi
Last recorded45,970 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDE 619L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,970 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 45,796 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 45,697 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,813 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,401 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,245 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,895 miles

o/s/f tyre has wall damage

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,826 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,971 miles

Vehicle body has corrosion but not in prescribed areas

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,768 miles

Oil leak

both wiper blade leaving slight smear

rear outer pannel slight corrosen

Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,052 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 41,022 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 38,092 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,421 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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GDE 619L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GDE 619L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GDE 619L?

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What year was GDE 619L registered?

GDE 619L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 February 1973.

Is GDE 619L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GDE 619L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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