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EDM 933J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,615 mi
Last recorded75,615 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDM 933J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 73,095 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,982 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 69,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 69,608 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2008 67,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 62,925 miles

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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EDM 933J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,192cc 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 EDM 933J, 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 EDM 933J registered?

EDM 933J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 1971.

Is EDM 933J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDM 933J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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