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BOB 59K

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,693 mi
Last recorded37,693 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOB 59K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,693 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished inner sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,573 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on inner wall

Fail 9 Jan 2017 37,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear inner sidewall slightly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,357 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 37,348 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (stop lamp) (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 36,750 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,820 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,657 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,595 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,515 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 34,591 miles

several previous welding repairs

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,167 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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BOB 59K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BOB 59K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOB 59K registered?

BOB 59K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 October 1971.

Is BOB 59K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOB 59K shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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