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DWP 991S

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,553 mi
Last recorded84,553 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWP 991S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 84,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 84,549 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,993 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f corrosion to body

Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,211 miles

n/s & o/s undersills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 76,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 76,245 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 70,364 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 70,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,143 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 67,136 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 61,614 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 61,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight play in drop arm

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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DWP 991S is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 DWP 991S, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DWP 991S?

You can check the full history of DWP 991S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DWP 991S registered?

DWP 991S is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is DWP 991S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DWP 991S shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DWP 991S have outstanding finance?

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