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ABW 436M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1911cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

5,180 mi
Last recorded5,180 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 436M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,911cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 5,180 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 5,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 2,257 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 2,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,006 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 97,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,659 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 91,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 87,555 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 87,554 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 77,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,501 miles

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

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

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 436M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,911cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 436M, 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 436M registered?

ABW 436M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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