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AWD 95J

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,051 mi
Last recorded58,051 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWD 95J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,051 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

offside front step corroded

slight play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

Fail 26 Jan 2023 58,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

offside front step corroded

slight play centre steering idler arm pin/bush

Pass 19 Dec 2019 58,031 miles

offside front outer cross member panel corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 58,031 miles

Central Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill sharp and jagged edges (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play in centre steering idler arm bush (2.3 (a) (i))

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

offside front outer cross member panel corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 58,031 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (close to shock absorber mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (close to shock absorber mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes undersealed

indicator switch loose close to excessive

nearside mirror loose

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

previous repairs to prescribed areas

spare wheel loose

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 21 May 2013 58,031 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes undersealed

indicator switch loose close to excessive

nearside mirror loose

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

previous repairs to prescribed areas

spare wheel loose

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,470 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,125 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,798 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,798 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,740 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

long handbrake travel

rear wheels stiff to turn

Fail 25 May 2006 47,422 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 47,422 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 47,422 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 47,422 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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AWD 95J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AWD 95J, 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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AWD 95J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 November 1970.

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