MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ADVISE N/S +O/S LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBERS PERISHED
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISE N/S +O/S LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBERS PERISHED
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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BHU 489J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 BHU 489J, 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.
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What year was BHU 489J registered?
BHU 489J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 1971.
Is BHU 489J safe to buy?
The MOT history for BHU 489J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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