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AND 291M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,519 mi
Last recorded50,519 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAND 291M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,519 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 49,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 48,410 miles

near and offside headlight reflectors deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2015 47,433 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 47,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 47,065 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 46,587 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 45,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both nearside front and offside front bottom ball joint grease covers split

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2010 42,779 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,779 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 39,035 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 37,747 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 37,745 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 37,058 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 37,045 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AND 291M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AND 291M, 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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AND 291M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is AND 291M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AND 291M shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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