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GAM 661J

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,786 mi
Last recorded37,786 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAM 661J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 37,786 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 37,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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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GAM 661J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 GAM 661J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAM 661J registered?

GAM 661J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 1970.

Is GAM 661J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAM 661J shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GAM 661J have outstanding finance?

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