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AAA 606J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,688 mi
Last recorded18,688 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAA 606J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 18,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

undersealed

Fail 3 Jun 2021 18,687 miles

Offside Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2020 17,853 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Jun 2020 17,852 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible lettering coming away (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2019 16,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2019 16,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2018 13,332 miles

under sealed

Fail 12 Jun 2018 13,330 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

under sealed

Pass 6 Jul 2017 12,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,469 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 6,664 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2015 6,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 2,567 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle undersealed underneath

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,301 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 97,287 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

4 x out rigs slight corrosion

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corroded

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,667 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,433 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 85,159 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 84,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 83,695 miles

slight exhaust blow n/s/r †steering operation niosey at box area †

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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AAA 606J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,373 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 AAA 606J, 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 55 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 AAA 606J registered?

AAA 606J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 1971.

Is AAA 606J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAA 606J shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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