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ABW 379K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,926 mi
Last recorded57,926 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 379K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 57,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 57,301 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 55,034 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,645 miles

offside front steering box has slight play in pinion shaft

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,178 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 33,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 379K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ABW 379K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABW 379K registered?

ABW 379K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is ABW 379K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 379K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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