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AVV 349J

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,133 mi
Last recorded66,133 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVV 349J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 66,133 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

drivers seat sharp

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 349J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 349J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AVV 349J?

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What year was AVV 349J registered?

AVV 349J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is AVV 349J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVV 349J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AVV 349J have outstanding finance?

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