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FRR 347J

1971 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,670 mi
Last recorded40,670 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Variant45,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRR 347J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 40,646 miles

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,330 miles

Nearside floor corroded

Offside floor corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 37,135 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 36,890 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 36,828 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,963 miles

nearside front tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,917 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 35,888 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 35,829 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,651 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,176 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,822 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 34,817 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres perished

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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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FRR 347J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRR 347J, 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 FRR 347J registered?

FRR 347J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 16 April 1971.

Is FRR 347J safe to buy?

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