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ABW 354K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,222 mi
Last recorded73,222 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 354K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 73,222 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,858 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,582 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,998 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 68,995 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 67,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,783 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,773 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake servo pipe starting to perish

slight play in centre steering pivot

Fail 17 Aug 2012 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,349 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,101 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 61,101 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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ABW 354K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 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 ABW 354K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABW 354K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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