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KAV 640

1954 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,211 mi
Last recorded49,211 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAV 640
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1954
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,211 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 47,797 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 47,758 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,398 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,736 miles

Some corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,736 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Some corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,334 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 45,334 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,382 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 43,382 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Chassis No.hard to read

Wiper mechanism starting to wear

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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KAV 640 is a 1954 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KAV 640, 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 72 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 KAV 640?

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What year was KAV 640 registered?

KAV 640 is a 1954 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 1954.

Is KAV 640 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAV 640 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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