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APO 511L

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,815 mi
Last recorded209,815 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 511L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2006 209,815 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 209,815 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear fog light only on ns . because of age of vehicle fog lamps are not obligatory

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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APO 511L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 APO 511L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APO 511L registered?

APO 511L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is APO 511L safe to buy?

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