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DKD 385K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,231 mi
Last recorded69,231 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKD 385K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 69,231 miles

Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner front panel (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 64,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre tread splitting

n/s/r tyre tread splitting

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

o/s/r tyre tread splitting

oil leak

oil low

Fail 21 Mar 2014 63,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre tread splitting

n/s/r tyre tread splitting

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

o/s/r tyre tread splitting

oil leak

oil low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,454 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,484 miles

slight play in steering columm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,186 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 55,138 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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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DKD 385K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DKD 385K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKD 385K registered?

DKD 385K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 May 1972.

Is DKD 385K safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKD 385K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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