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DAH 987K

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,224 mi
Last recorded2,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAH 987K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 2,224 miles

Rear engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

both centre floors corroding

nearside centre door corroding

offside front valance box corroding small hole

offside outer sill corroding

offside rear wing corroding

rear valance boxs corroded hole in

Fail 12 Jun 2014 2,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

both centre floors corroding

nearside centre door corroding

offside front valance box corroding small hole

offside outer sill corroding

offside rear wing corroding

rear valance boxs corroded hole in

Pass 21 Jun 2013 1,877 miles

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

both centre floors and rear floor corroded hoses in

offside front valance boxs corroed hoses in

offside outer seal corroded hose in

Fail 6 Jun 2013 1,848 miles

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

both floor panals corroded holes in

offside seal holes in

slight play in steering idle

Pass 9 Jun 2012 1,420 miles

advise corrosion to offside front inner wing

advise corrosion to offside rear outer sill/floor pan

Pass 4 Jun 2011 99,577 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside outer seal corroding

offside rear brake slightly out of balance

rear bumpers missing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 98,467 miles

slight corrosion o/s sill

slight corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 10 Jun 2009 96,187 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 96,176 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise corrosion to o/s front floor pan and chassis to front cross member.

Pass 30 May 2008 94,602 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 May 2007 90,743 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 88,155 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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DAH 987K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DAH 987K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAH 987K registered?

DAH 987K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 November 1971.

Is DAH 987K safe to buy?

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