MOT Status
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11,007 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perrished
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)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine oil leak
unable to access repairs due to vehicle being under sealed.
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.
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?
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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.
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BNP 709M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 June 1974.
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