MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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.
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
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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542 UYN is a 1965 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 August 1965.
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