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AHA 603J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,675 mi
Last recorded28,675 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHA 603J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,675 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 28,646 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,904 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 26,887 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,185 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

heavy corrossion to n/s/r floor pan

high parking brake travel,close to limit

long travel to brake pedal

movement in n/s/f seat base,close to limit

signs of welding repairs to n/s heater channel & under rear seats

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,689 miles

Corrosion starting around rear subframe mounting areas,condition of past repairs difficult to inspect.

Slight play in some front suspension joints.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 19,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion starting around rear subframe mounting areas,condition of past repairs difficult to inspect.

Slight play in some front suspension joints.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,038 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 14,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,650 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 6,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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AHA 603J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AHA 603J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AHA 603J registered?

AHA 603J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 1971.

Is AHA 603J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHA 603J shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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