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GKT 619L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,480 mi
Last recorded10,480 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKT 619L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 10,480 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 9,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 9,162 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,375 miles

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

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

corrosion in n/s front step, and o/s inner sill

Pass 14 Aug 2013 5,756 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 5,819 miles

n/s front door step inner arch holed

rear crossmember holed

Fail 7 Aug 2012 5,812 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s front door step inner arch holed

rear crossmember holed

Pass 23 Jul 2011 3,079 miles

horn poor tone

os rear cross member small hole

Pass 10 Aug 2010 1,536 miles

all plates welded to vehicle body done adequetly but not excellently

n/s/r drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 6 Aug 2010 1,505 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

all plates welded to vehicle body done adequetly but not excellently

n/s/r drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 90,115 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 86,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 80,781 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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GKT 619L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GKT 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 GKT 619L?

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What year was GKT 619L registered?

GKT 619L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 January 1973.

Is GKT 619L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKT 619L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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