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YBZ 786

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,302 mi
Last recorded44,302 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBZ 786
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 44,302 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft gaiter has a small split

The steering column metal guide is loose at the bottom

The suspension has been lowered

Fail 29 Jul 2025 44,302 miles

The suspension has been lowered

The steering column metal guide is loose at the bottom

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft gaiter has a small split

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 May 2024 44,253 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 44,249 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 44,101 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 44,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil weap from steering box

Pass 13 Jun 2019 43,661 miles

Nearside Front tire has nail in inside of the tire

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rubber doughnut is split on uj jont for steering coloum

slight oil leak from engine

steering damper weaping oil slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2019 43,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front tire has nail in inside of the tire

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rubber doughnut is split on uj jont for steering coloum

slight oil leak from engine

steering damper weaping oil slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,336 miles

both front tyres worn on the inside edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 38,336 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,918 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,918 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 36,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2015 36,905 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,675 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,663 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 36,662 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 36,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,451 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 35,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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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YBZ 786 is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 YBZ 786, 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 56 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 YBZ 786 registered?

YBZ 786 is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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The MOT history for YBZ 786 shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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