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MGF 828L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,513 mi
Last recorded58,513 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGF 828L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,513 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 58,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

headlamp reflectors slightly deteriated!

n/s/r outer sill holed at jacking point!

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points holed!

o/s/f and n/s/f steps holed!!

o/s/f lower body panel holed!

o/s/r floor holed!

o/s/rear inner wing holed!

o/s/r chassis holed and corroded at rear engine supports!!!!

Pass 11 Oct 2005 57,862 miles

All jacking point outriggers holed and corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion n/s/f wheelarch

hole in o/s/r floor

n/s rear inner body sill holed and corroded

n/s/f inner step sill holed and corroded

o/s/f inner stepsill holed and corroded

o/s/r inner wing holed and corroded

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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MGF 828L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MGF 828L, 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 MGF 828L registered?

MGF 828L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is MGF 828L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGF 828L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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