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JVP 66L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,349 mi
Last recorded88,349 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVP 66L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 88,349 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,349 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,301 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 88,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,301 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 88,301 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 88,020 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 88,020 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 86,872 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 8,888 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

poor repair to n/s/rear chassis frame.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 86,761 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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JVP 66L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JVP 66L, 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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What year was JVP 66L registered?

JVP 66L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 July 1973.

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