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DNJ 545K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,446 mi
Last recorded46,446 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNJ 545K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 46,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 May 2023 46,446 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure into steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,037 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

footbrake efficiency only just met/ handbrake efficiency only just met

oil leak engine

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,893 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,538 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,910 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,398 miles

o/s/f panels holed and corroded

o/s/f bumper insecure

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

n/s/r wheelarch corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 44,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r wheelarch corroded

o/s/f bumper insecure

o/s/f panels holed and corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,905 miles

n/s/f tyre badly cracked NEEDS MONITORING.

o/s/r wheel arch becoming ragged

Fail 7 Aug 2012 42,798 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre badly cracked NEEDS MONITORING.

o/s/r wheel arch becoming ragged

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,847 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre perishing on side walls

o/s/r wheel arch becoming ragged

Fail 15 Aug 2011 41,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/r wheel arch becoming ragged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,837 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,013 miles

Battery insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s battery carrier corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2009 38,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both track rods slightly bent, effecting fwa

brightness of o/s/r pos lamp

front brake imbalance 25%

o/s battery carrier corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,206 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake imbalance 28%

slight corrosion n/s & o/s cross member

slight corrosion n/s/f engine bay

Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,276 miles

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

some corrosion in o/s battery area

stop lamps only opperate with firm pedal application

Fail 7 Aug 2007 34,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight free play in top steering column bearing

some corrosion in o/s battery area

stop lamps only opperate with firm pedal application

Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,603 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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DNJ 545K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DNJ 545K, 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.

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DNJ 545K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 1972.

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