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ANJ 862J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,278 mi
Last recorded94,278 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANJ 862J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 94,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 93,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 90,874 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 88,751 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 88,162 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 87,176 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 84,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,429 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 80,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 75,672 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 74,136 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 72,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,238 miles

off-side front tyre deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,415 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 60,596 miles

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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ANJ 862J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ANJ 862J, 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 ANJ 862J registered?

ANJ 862J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 July 1971.

Is ANJ 862J safe to buy?

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Does ANJ 862J have outstanding finance?

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