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MUV 665L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Gold Petrol 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,118 mi
Last recorded30,118 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUV 665L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 30,118 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 30,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear plau/movement in suspension

Nearside Rear tyre wear on inneredge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dampness at brake servo

Fail 13 Jun 2016 16,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inside boot/engine bay (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill at step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired innerwing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear plau/movement in suspension

Nearside Rear tyre wear on inneredge

dampness at brake servo

Pass 27 Aug 2014 11,622 miles

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 11,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 4,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 4,586 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 93,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,907 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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MUV 665L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Gold with a 2,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MUV 665L, 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 MUV 665L registered?

MUV 665L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 1973.

Is MUV 665L safe to buy?

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