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KDH 206J

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,239 mi
Last recorded40,239 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDH 206J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,239 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 40,237 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 40,211 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 40,002 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 1 May 2009 39,833 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r corrison

Pass 1 May 2009 39,833 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r corrison

Pass 26 Jul 2007 39,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

foot brake travel close to max

some play nearside top suspension arm

some play offside top suspension arm

Pass 25 Nov 2006 39,249 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 39,244 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

LIGHT SWITCH ECT NOT FITTED IN NORMAL POSITION ABLE TO OPERATE FROM DRIVING POSITION BUT NOT VISABLE

engine idle speed slightly high

off side front flexi brake hose fitted VERY close to front suspension

Pass 19 Dec 2005 38,704 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 38,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Centre Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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KDH 206J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KDH 206J, 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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KDH 206J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1970.

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