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BPL 104H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,850 mi
Last recorded78,850 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPL 104H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,850 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower edge of inner front valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 78,850 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower edge of inner front valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 78,826 miles

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

Offside Rear battery tray corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 78,824 miles

Fuel system component leaking carburetor (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose slightly damaged to carburetor (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear battery tray corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 May 2016 78,677 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,013 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 71,007 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre / offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 May 2011 70,142 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2011 70,133 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,355 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 68,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 66,954 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,224 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 66,224 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,990 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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BPL 104H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 BPL 104H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPL 104H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1970.

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