MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
nearside and offside engine bay closing panels corroded
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
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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