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6BWM248

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,785 mi
Last recorded98,785 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration6BWM248
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,785 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 98,785 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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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6BWM248 is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 6BWM248, 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 6BWM248 registered?

6BWM248 is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1970.

Is 6BWM248 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6BWM248 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.

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