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DRX 290K

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,735 mi
Last recorded22,735 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRX 290K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 22,735 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 22,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Front rust hole in chassis but not within 30cm of component mounting

Pass 13 Jul 2016 20,790 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,772 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 18,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 16,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 16,536 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 16,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,236 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 16,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DRX 290K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DRX 290K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRX 290K registered?

DRX 290K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 August 1971.

Is DRX 290K safe to buy?

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