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AOD 245L

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

392 mi
Last recorded392 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOD 245L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,990 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 98,988 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 97,791 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 97,791 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 96,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,369 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 94,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 93,456 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 90,972 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,972 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 86,892 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 86,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 85,813 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 83,988 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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AOD 245L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 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 AOD 245L, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AOD 245L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1972.

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