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FYY 487H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Turquoise Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,862 mi
Last recorded5,862 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 487H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 5,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 5,482 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 3,968 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 1,220 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 7,371 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,456 miles

Nearside rear body/wheel arch substantially damaged but not affecting vehicle structure.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 99,456 miles

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

Nearside rear body/wheel arch substantially damaged but not affecting vehicle structure.

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,090 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r o/s/f tyres cracking on inner s/walls

Fail 30 Jun 2009 98,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r o/s/f tyres cracking on inner s/walls

Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,700 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 96,035 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 92,429 miles

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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FYY 487H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Turquoise with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FYY 487H, 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 FYY 487H registered?

FYY 487H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is FYY 487H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYY 487H shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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