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ABW 423M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1911cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,211 mi
Last recorded59,211 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 423M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,911cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,211 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch getting rusty (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 59,211 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch getting rusty (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015 57,072 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 57,072 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,403 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,290 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 47,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 423M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 423M, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 423M registered?

ABW 423M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is ABW 423M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 423M shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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