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FMW 970J

2021 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,280 mi
Last recorded88,280 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Transporter42,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 970J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,280 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 88,280 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 88,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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FMW 970J is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 42,399 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FMW 970J, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FMW 970J registered?

FMW 970J is a 2021 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2021.

Is FMW 970J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 970J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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