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PPV 38M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,515 mi
Last recorded50,515 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPV 38M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,515 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,494 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,717 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,755 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 33,025 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake requirements only just met

handbrake reserve travel getting poor

n/s/f wheel bearing getting rough (when spinning)

o/s/f brake has slight drag

Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,208 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2006 28,208 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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PPV 38M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PPV 38M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PPV 38M registered?

PPV 38M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is PPV 38M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPV 38M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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