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E769 LYM

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,136 mi
Last recorded199,136 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE769 LYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 199,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 199,134 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 196,688 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

l/h upper ball joint rubber split

Fail 7 May 2009 196,685 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

l/h upper ball joint rubber split

Pass 1 Aug 2007 189,882 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 179,745 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 168,790 miles

nearside front tiebar bushes perishing. †

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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E769 LYM is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E769 LYM, 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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E769 LYM is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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