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542 UYN

1965 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,094 mi
Last recorded71,094 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1965 Volkswagen Transporter42,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 UYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,094 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,392 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 62,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,270 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 62,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 62,258 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear indicators are presented as that of vehicles first used before 01/09/1965 ie with indicator incorperated with stop and tail lights with a common lens and flashing red.Clarification of date first used required.

headlamp reflectors deteriorated.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,074 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

n/s and o/s/r direction indicator different colour to front

Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,064 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

n/s and o/s/r direction indicator different colour to front

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,932 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,457 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 61,457 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,712 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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542 UYN is a 1965 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 42,186 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 542 UYN, 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 61 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 542 UYN registered?

542 UYN is a 1965 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 August 1965.

Is 542 UYN safe to buy?

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