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BNK 169K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,562 mi
Last recorded10,562 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNK 169K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2017 10,562 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 10,189 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 9,799 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 9,014 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,832 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 7,864 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 7,444 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,776 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 6,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,543 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,543 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 5,543 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 55,433 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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BNK 169K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 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 BNK 169K, 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 54 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNK 169K registered?

BNK 169K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 January 1972.

Is BNK 169K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNK 169K shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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