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AVV 138J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,223 mi
Last recorded16,223 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVV 138J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 16,223 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

slight blow from exhaust joints

Fail 3 Jul 2026 16,220 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Steering linkage fractured steering coupling split (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer and inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear lamp lenses deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres ( 12 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp patterns very poor

slight blow from exhaust joints

Pass 28 Nov 2023 14,674 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 14,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 14,600 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 14,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 8,611 miles

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

all underside of vehical is undersealed

Fail 17 May 2018 8,611 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe insecure between tank and engine (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AVV 138J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AVV 138J, 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.

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What year was AVV 138J registered?

AVV 138J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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