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DDM 123J

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

239,138 mi
Last recorded239,138 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDM 123J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 239,138 miles

Front both upper arm bushes perishing

Front suspension shock absorber bushes perishing

oil leak

slight handbrake imbalance

Pass 25 Jan 2017 22,282 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,730 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 21,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,665 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 21,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,624 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 21,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,522 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 21,522 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,437 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 21,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 21,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,283 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,234 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 21,234 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 21,207 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,171 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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DDM 123J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DDM 123J, 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 DDM 123J registered?

DDM 123J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 December 1970.

Is DDM 123J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDM 123J shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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