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COJ 70K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,676 mi
Last recorded47,676 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOJ 70K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 47,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 31,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 9,951 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 2,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 2,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 14 miles

Offside battery tray corroded

Oil leak

Both front steps corroded

Coolant leak

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2012

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

small amount of park brake reserve travel

Fail 4 Sep 2012

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,114 miles

all tyres low on tread

brake pedal just clears steering box

slight play in n\s front and rear wheel bearimgs

Fail 29 Jul 2011 26,114 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

all tyres low on tread

slight play in n\s front and rear wheel bearimgs

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 20,979 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 13,616 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 8,137 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 7,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 3,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 3,698 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 3,650 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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COJ 70K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 COJ 70K, 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.

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COJ 70K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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