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DBH 159K

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,426 mi
Last recorded73,426 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBH 159K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,426 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 73,415 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,202 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,795 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 727,881 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r outer c.v boot split

rear tyres have large cracks forming in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 72,137 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 72,118 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

offside rear cv boot split

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,536 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,466 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 69,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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DBH 159K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DBH 159K, 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.

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What year was DBH 159K registered?

DBH 159K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 December 1971.

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