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BBK 270M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1715cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,617 mi
Last recorded26,617 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 270M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,715cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 26,617 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 26,617 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 15,277 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 146,017 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wiper arm has some play

outriggers have corrosion but not in prescribed area

some corrosion to inner and outer cills

some corrosion to underside

steering idler has some movement at axle end

Fail 10 Mar 2010 13,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper arm has some play

outriggers have corrosion but not in prescribed area

some corrosion to inner and outer cills

some corrosion to underside

steering idler has some movement at axle end

Pass 29 Dec 2008 11,159 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 11,159 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 9,416 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

front no plate damaged slightly

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s rear outer c v gaiter perished

slight play in n/s rear hub

Pass 21 Mar 2007 99,813 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 99,799 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

radiator insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2005 90,738 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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BBK 270M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,715cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BBK 270M, 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.

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BBK 270M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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