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AKA 819J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,661 mi
Last recorded83,661 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKA 819J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 83,661 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 79,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,182 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 78,180 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,888 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,159 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,019 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,965 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 69,598 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 69,585 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,950 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 68,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,250 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 67,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,330 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 63,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,527 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 59,319 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 59,319 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AKA 819J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AKA 819J, 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.

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What year was AKA 819J registered?

AKA 819J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 1971.

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