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AAP 472J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

3,181 mi
Last recorded3,181 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAP 472J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 3,181 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 3,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 3,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2024 3,118 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box not attached to exhaust system properly (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light goes out when braking (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front body support and jacking point heavily corroded and holed

Pass 1 Jun 2017 2,829 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 2,820 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hose. (3.6.A.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 2,689 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 2,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre slight damage

Pass 30 May 2014 2,502 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 2,403 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 2,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 2,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

idle speed low

Fail 23 May 2012 2,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

idle speed low

Pass 23 May 2011 1,868 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 1,868 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 1,679 miles

Corrosion to front of offside floorpan, non structural.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 1,604 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 1,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2008 935 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 416 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 418 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2005 99,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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AAP 472J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AAP 472J, 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.

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AAP 472J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is AAP 472J safe to buy?

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