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KLL 993N

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,210 mi
Last recorded83,210 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLL 993N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 83,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch corroding

whole under side of car has surface rust

Fail 12 Apr 2023 83,209 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch corroding

whole under side of car has surface rust

Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe over front suspension lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to front brake (t) piece (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2022 83,042 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member corroded between outrigger's (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner valance corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe over front suspension lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to front brake (t) piece (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring plate cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring plate cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Jul 2018 83,085 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corrode

Fail 24 Jul 2018 83,035 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2017 82,973 miles

brake pipe from master cylinder slightly corroded

signs of corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe from master cylinder slightly corroded

signs of corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,897 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 82,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,612 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 81,464 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

body corroded

both inner c.v gaiters split

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front flexible brake hose starting to perish

slightly long travel on handbrake

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,952 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 79,951 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front discs starting to corrode

both front seatbelt mounts starting to corrode

both inner c.v. gaiters split

drivers seat belt starting to fray

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front brake hose starting to perish

offside front jacking point corroded

rear bumper corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 78,444 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion building up on vehicle

front tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 17 Mar 2006 76,913 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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KLL 993N is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1974 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 57,072 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 KLL 993N, 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 52 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KLL 993N registered?

KLL 993N is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1974.

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