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BVM 271K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,398 mi
Last recorded47,398 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 271K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,398 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 46,905 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link ends / track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball jiont (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,700 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 44,605 miles

steering stiff all new jionts

top ball jiont nuts not lock nuts

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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BVM 271K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 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 BVM 271K, 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 54 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 BVM 271K registered?

BVM 271K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is BVM 271K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVM 271K shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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