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AWE 690M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,002 mi
Last recorded86,002 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWE 690M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 86,002 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,519 miles

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

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,248 miles

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,757 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,465 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,014 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,509 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 82,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,209 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 78,595 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,558 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 76,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AWE 690M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 AWE 690M, 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 52 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 AWE 690M?

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What year was AWE 690M registered?

AWE 690M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 March 1974.

Is AWE 690M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWE 690M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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