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LRA 86J

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,170 mi
Last recorded21,170 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRA 86J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,170 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 21,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,111 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 177,111 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,580 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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LRA 86J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LRA 86J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LRA 86J registered?

LRA 86J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is LRA 86J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRA 86J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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