CarVerify

Free Car Check

299QUZ

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1700cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,379 mi
Last recorded71,379 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration299QUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 71,379 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 71,379 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

299QUZ is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 299QUZ, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 299QUZ?

You can check the full history of 299QUZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 299QUZ registered?

299QUZ is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is 299QUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 299QUZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 299QUZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 299QUZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.