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LDX 280P

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,931 mi
Last recorded66,931 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDX 280P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 66,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 65,706 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 65,706 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 63,914 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 63,914 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,619 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 58,203 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,157 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,313 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,870 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2009 52,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r floor pan has corrosion.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,809 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 49,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 48,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 46,689 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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LDX 280P is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1975 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 52,213 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 LDX 280P, 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 51 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 LDX 280P registered?

LDX 280P is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 September 1975.

Is LDX 280P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDX 280P shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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