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ANW 607M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

36,580 mi
Last recorded36,580 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANW 607M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 36,580 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 36,572 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,986 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 35,962 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 34,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 34,663 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose reel bolt (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 33,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 33,160 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 32,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 32,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hazards not working but not required before April 1986

Pass 3 Feb 2021 31,199 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 31,154 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,248 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 19,113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 19,104 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 19,091 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 3 May 2016 18,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,476 miles

steering drop arm slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,628 miles

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

offside rear outter cv boot split

Pass 7 May 2013 9,495 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 9,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service brake travel could be better

Pass 14 Jul 2011 7,828 miles

Engine smoky but not dense smoke

Front suspension joints, dust covers split or deteriorated

Steering, Slight play at steering box

n/s/r parking brake weak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 7,824 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine smoky but not dense smoke

Front suspension joints, dust covers split or deteriorated

Steering, Slight play at steering box

n/s/r parking brake weak

Pass 6 May 2010 6,237 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 6,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 5,388 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 5,386 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 987 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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ANW 607M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ANW 607M, 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 ANW 607M registered?

ANW 607M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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