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AWW 225K

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,803 mi
Last recorded67,803 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWW 225K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 67,803 miles

all 4 tyres over 15 years old

Fail 16 May 2023 67,799 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

all 4 tyres over 15 years old

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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AWW 225K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 AWW 225K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AWW 225K?

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What year was AWW 225K registered?

AWW 225K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is AWW 225K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWW 225K 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 AWW 225K have outstanding finance?

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