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JMA 347K

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,497 mi
Last recorded56,497 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 347K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion build up underside

Pass 31 Jul 2024 56,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

general build up of corrosion underside

Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion around underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2022 55,088 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front corner outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mounting support bar bushes worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Both rear inner wheel arches - corrosion holes

Fail 26 Jul 2022 55,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front corner outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corner outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear engine mounting support bar bushes worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Both rear inner wheel arches - corrosion holes

Pass 21 Jul 2021 54,227 miles

rust holes in n/s/r wheel arch area.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 53,173 miles

Both front inner w/arch areas around seat and seat belt mounts, starting to get abit corroded

Excessive corrosion and holes at N/S/R inner w/arch bottom edge area (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Front and rear suspension components starting to get abit corroded

Shock absorbers starting to get abit corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,946 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at front and rear w/bearings

Slight surface corrosion at N/S/F metal b/pipe

Slight surface corrosion at general underside areas (esp chassis and suspension arm areas)

Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,719 miles

Excessive corrosion at N/S/F chassis area (NOT quite within fail limit at time of test)

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places

N/S H/Light reflector appears to be starting to deteriorate slightly

N/S/F metal b/pipe at calliper, getting abit of surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2018 50,707 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged cable ecxessively corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front end chassis areas (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low also appears to give out no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front end chassis area within 30cm of axle beam mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Excessive corrosion at N/S/F chassis area (NOT quite within fail limit at time of test)

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places

N/S/F metal b/pipe at calliper, getting abit of surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,259 miles

vehicle in poor condtion

Fail 18 Jul 2017 50,259 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4 places as marked (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and o/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,945 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 49,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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JMA 347K is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JMA 347K, 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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JMA 347K is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 1973.

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