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AUA 736J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,758 mi
Last recorded32,758 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUA 736J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 32,758 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 32,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,223 miles

cant check welding as there is so much sealer and underseal

Fail 11 Jan 2010 32,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,722 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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AUA 736J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AUA 736J, 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 AUA 736J registered?

AUA 736J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is AUA 736J safe to buy?

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