MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Underside has general corrosion
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear cab floor corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
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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ETB 254J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 ETB 254J, 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 ETB 254J registered?
ETB 254J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is ETB 254J safe to buy?
The MOT history for ETB 254J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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