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LPW 673P

1975 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

26,121 mi
Last recorded26,121 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1975 Volkswagen Transporter52,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPW 673P
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1975
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 26,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,761 miles

Multi patch weld repairs carried out to underside, covered in fresh underseal.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,909 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,563 miles

Engine/gearbox oil leaks

All (4) tyres have large cracks in tread and sidewalls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SOME IMBALANCE ACROSS REAR (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch slipping

Multi patch weld repairs to underside. Some rust underside, may require attention soon

O/s/f door dropped

Some play in steering

Some smoke from engine at idle

Fail 21 Jun 2016 48,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S/F low? (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp EARTH? (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp EARTH? (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp EARTH? (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PUMP RUNNING? (8.2.3)

All (4) tyres have large cracks in tread and sidewalls

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SOME IMBALANCE ACROSS REAR (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch slipping

Engine/gearbox oil leaks

Multi patch weld repairs to underside. Some rust underside, may require attention soon

O/s/f door dropped

Some play in steering

Some smoke from engine at idle

Pass 6 May 2014 47,149 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHING

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2014 47,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

ALL TYRES PERISHING

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 47,133 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,427 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 46,427 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,971 miles

VEHICLE REGISTERED 1/10/1975 ,CO + HC READING ONLY OBTAINED BY INCREASING RPM TO 2000 AND NOT AT BASE IDLE

Fail 14 May 2010 44,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,842 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 41,842 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,721 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 31,201 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LPW 673P is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 LPW 673P, 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.

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What year was LPW 673P registered?

LPW 673P is a 1975 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 1975.

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