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JRH 107L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,328 mi
Last recorded63,328 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRH 107L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 63,328 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 60,502 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 60,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 95,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 95,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 91,569 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,007 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 88,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear securing bolt missing from rear bumper

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 80,599 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear securing bolt missing from rear bumper

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,210 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted , not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 71,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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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JRH 107L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JRH 107L, 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 JRH 107L registered?

JRH 107L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is JRH 107L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRH 107L shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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