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FLT 142J

1971 Volkswagen Variant

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,130 mi
Last recorded34,130 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Variant45,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLT 142J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2019 34,130 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 34,125 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,712 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,706 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,668 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 32,665 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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FLT 142J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 45,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLT 142J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLT 142J registered?

FLT 142J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 11 March 1971.

Is FLT 142J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLT 142J shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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