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OOR 348L

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,901 mi
Last recorded84,901 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOR 348L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 84,901 miles

some corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Fail 21 Nov 2022 84,849 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 83,690 miles

Front axel beam surface corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 83,690 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front axel beam surface corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 82,670 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

light surface corrosion on suspension arms

Fail 29 Apr 2019 82,670 miles

Central Steering component fractured steering damper (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slow to advance

sun visors just secure

Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,595 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 82,554 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 82,536 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 82,536 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 82,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 82,467 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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OOR 348L is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OOR 348L, 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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OOR 348L is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 1974.

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