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BNP 709M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,007 mi
Last recorded11,007 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNP 709M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 11,007 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 10,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 10,251 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 10,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front suspension beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion under rear structure

general wiring in poor condition visible under rear of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2020 9,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower front panel corroded,holed

Offside Front Lower front panel corroded,holed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 9,412 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Upper Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower lower front panel corroded,holed

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower front panel corroded,holed

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 8,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 7,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 6,137 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 4,990 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

unable to access repairs due to vehicle being under sealed.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 4,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

o/s/r brake requires ajustment

o/s/r wheel has slight bind

unable to access repairs due to vehicle being under sealed.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 4,597 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 3,770 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 3,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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BNP 709M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BNP 709M, 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

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What year was BNP 709M registered?

BNP 709M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 June 1974.

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