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BBK 952M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,577 mi
Last recorded89,577 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 952M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 89,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,397 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,500 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 952M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 952M, 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 BBK 952M?

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What year was BBK 952M registered?

BBK 952M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 July 1974.

Is BBK 952M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBK 952M shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BBK 952M have outstanding finance?

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