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DGF 427H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,685 mi
Last recorded27,685 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGF 427H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,685 miles

Slight play on steering idler

floor and rear outriggers slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 27,685 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear jacking points corroded

centre floor and inner wheel arches corroded

nearside floor corroded and holed

offside floor corroded and holed

slight play on steering idler

Pass 9 Feb 2017 27,187 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,947 miles

Floor,chassis,sills,inner sills,wheel arches and inner wings corroded

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside floor corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 26,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,907 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,245 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,985 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 21,849 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,808 miles

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

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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DGF 427H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DGF 427H, 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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DGF 427H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 April 1970.

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