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875 FLP

1963 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,174 mi
Last recorded19,174 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Transporter36,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration875 FLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 19,174 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 19,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings throttle pedal mtg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,007 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,231 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

windscreen scratched

Fail 16 Nov 2013 15,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,157 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 14,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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875 FLP is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 875 FLP, 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.

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What year was 875 FLP registered?

875 FLP is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 May 1963.

Is 875 FLP safe to buy?

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