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419 ERC

1963 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,252 mi
Last recorded89,252 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Transporter36,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration419 ERC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,252 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 88,716 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,200 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,536 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 87,267 miles

Battery insecure

Drag link end (rear) slightly worn.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 87,260 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Drag link end (rear) slightly worn.

Pass 11 May 2007 87,143 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 87,143 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2006 87,019 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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419 ERC is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 36,078 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 419 ERC, 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 63 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 419 ERC registered?

419 ERC is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 November 1963.

Is 419 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 419 ERC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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