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MOU 805L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

25,115 mi
Last recorded25,115 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOU 805L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,115 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside brake effort low park brake

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s side door lower edges corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 25,115 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside brake effort low park brake

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s side door lower edges corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 24,720 miles

o/s centre door permanently fixed closed

sharp edges on exposed door guides covers missing

wiper arm pivots worn

Fail 26 May 2016 24,717 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer on both track rods (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

o/s centre door permanently fixed closed

sharp edges on exposed door guides covers missing

wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 22 May 2009 23,554 miles

1st depretion of brake pedal has long travel.

N,S,R outer C,V gaiter split.

Fail 12 May 2009 23,548 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

1st depretion of brake pedal has long travel.

N,S,R outer C,V gaiter split.

Fail 24 Jul 2007 23,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n,s,f brake pipe clip missing.

n,s,r c,v gaiter split

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,986 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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MOU 805L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 MOU 805L, 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 MOU 805L registered?

MOU 805L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 April 1973.

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