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DYS 884K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,072 mi
Last recorded89,072 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYS 884K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,072 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,796 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 88,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,806 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 86,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s middle belly pan corrosion holed

Fail 11 Apr 2012 85,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pump slightly loose mounting area

o/s middle belly pan corrosion holed

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,594 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate starting to deteriorate

several areas of corrosion under vehicle

wires loose near engine

Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate starting to deteriorate

several areas of corrosion under vehicle

wires loose near engine

Pass 6 Oct 2007 83,546 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 82,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2006 82,191 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Both headlights fitted incorrectly

Front and rear nearside sidelight's dim

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear chassis outrigger corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear jacking point corroded

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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DYS 884K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DYS 884K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYS 884K registered?

DYS 884K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 1972.

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