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BOR 456J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,166 mi
Last recorded47,166 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOR 456J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,166 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 47,166 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,165 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,165 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 47,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and floor (2.4.A.3)

Front brakes slight bind

Rear brakes slight bind

advise both front jacking points

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 47,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,424 miles

slight underbody corrosion

various bushes perished slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,306 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 41,306 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

front discs pitted

nsf tyre has cuts in tead- advise replacement

rear bump stops missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,817 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,463 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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BOR 456J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BOR 456J, 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 BOR 456J registered?

BOR 456J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 July 1971.

Is BOR 456J safe to buy?

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