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FWE 98H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,236 mi
Last recorded57,236 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWE 98H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 57,217 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 56,637 miles

Front tyres are worn on inside edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 56,628 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure broken behind seat (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box split open (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front wiper arm worn pivot

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,189 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2015 52,113 miles

Headlamp high beam tell tale lamp not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2014 50,797 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 49,593 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 48,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 46,613 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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FWE 98H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 FWE 98H, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FWE 98H registered?

FWE 98H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is FWE 98H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWE 98H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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