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DTX 785J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,999 mi
Last recorded60,999 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTX 785J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,999 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 60,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouls nearside front brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,026 miles

nearside and offside engine bay closing panels corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 59,021 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside engine bay closing panels corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,258 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 58,257 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underside surface corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

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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DTX 785J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DTX 785J, 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 DTX 785J registered?

DTX 785J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 1971.

Is DTX 785J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTX 785J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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