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FAH 84K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,184 mi
Last recorded97,184 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAH 84K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 97,184 miles

Minor corrosion across front inner valance

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 96,307 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 96,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at heater box o/s and silencer corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,689 miles

no fog light not required until 1st april 1980

wax oil on underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2019 95,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

no fog light not required until 1st april 1980

wax oil on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,680 miles

engine oil leak

wax oil on underside

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,204 miles

no fog light .(not required before the 1st april 1980)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 95,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch insecure headlight switch (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

no fog light .(not required before the 1st april 1980)

Fail 28 May 2015 94,596 miles

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)

fuel lines perished

Pass 28 May 2015 94,596 miles

fuel lines perished

Pass 6 May 2014 94,043 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 94,041 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,522 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 93,522 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 93,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,496 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 92,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 92,030 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 90,767 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,127 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2005 89,083 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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FAH 84K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 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 FAH 84K, 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.

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FAH 84K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 April 1972.

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