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AVK 177H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Pink Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,198 mi
Last recorded21,198 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVK 177H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 21,198 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill panel corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 16,876 miles

Offside Oil leak final drive ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2017 11,746 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear engine bay well corroded

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear engine bay well corroded

Offside Rear outer sill panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 11,688 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear engine bay well corroded

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear engine bay well corroded

Offside Rear outer sill panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 10,380 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 10,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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AVK 177H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Pink with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 AVK 177H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVK 177H registered?

AVK 177H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is AVK 177H safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVK 177H shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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