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GAM 947J

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,530 mi
Last recorded100,530 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAM 947J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2025 100,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 99,639 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 98,905 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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 947J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GAM 947J, 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 947J registered?

GAM 947J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1970.

Is GAM 947J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAM 947J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GAM 947J have outstanding finance?

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