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786 UYK

1961 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1641cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,324 mi
Last recorded24,324 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Volkswagen Transporter56,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration786 UYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,641cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 24,324 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 24,295 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 24,292 miles

Centre Steering locking device missing track arm (2.2.C.1g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn control insecure horn sounds when turning the steering wheel (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,241 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,212 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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786 UYK is a 1961 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,641cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1961 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,582 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 786 UYK, 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 65 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 786 UYK registered?

786 UYK is a 1961 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 786 UYK safe to buy?

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