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FWX 228L

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,830 mi
Last recorded58,830 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 228L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,830 miles

Offside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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FWX 228L is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 FWX 228L, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWX 228L?

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What year was FWX 228L registered?

FWX 228L is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is FWX 228L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWX 228L shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FWX 228L have outstanding finance?

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