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GWF 945L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,532 mi
Last recorded68,532 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWF 945L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 68,532 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along lower crossmember (behind front wheels) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/cross members corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,456 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 67,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 66,829 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,259 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 66,259 miles

All direction indicators not working all four not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 66,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,516 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 65,516 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,294 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,544 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 64,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,030 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 63,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,551 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise corrosion to nearside and offside floors

Fail 1 Jul 2011 61,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise corrosion to nearside and offside floors

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,427 miles

advise corrosion to offside rear chassis and rear cross member

Fail 29 Jul 2009 58,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise corrosion to offside rear chassis and rear cross member

Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,384 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 55,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 55,014 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 52,550 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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GWF 945L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GWF 945L, 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

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What year was GWF 945L registered?

GWF 945L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 June 1973.

Is GWF 945L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWF 945L shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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