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BUW 465H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,731 mi
Last recorded81,731 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUW 465H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,731 miles

Nearside Front inner panel slightly corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,731 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,676 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 81,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 79,958 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 79,944 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 77,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,370 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,312 miles

All jacking points corroded

Nearside front and offside front innear steps corrosion

Nearside front innear rear of arch corrosion

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

Offside front innear rear of arch corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2010 73,312 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All jacking points corroded

Nearside front and offside front innear steps corrosion

Nearside front innear rear of arch corrosion

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

Offside front innear rear of arch corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2009 68,717 miles

nearside front innear arch corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2009 68,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front innear arch corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 64,051 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Feb 2007 59,336 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,158 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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BUW 465H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BUW 465H, 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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What year was BUW 465H registered?

BUW 465H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 July 1970.

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