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PUJ 939M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

31,023 mi
Last recorded31,023 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUJ 939M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 31,023 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,563 miles

All 4 tyres showing wear due to age

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,167 miles

centre steering idler slight play

Fail 24 Mar 2012 30,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre steering idler slight play

chassis plate

Fail 18 Jul 2011 30,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre deteriating

osf deteriating

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,870 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 27,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,748 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 24,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,378 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 24,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 23,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

n/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,962 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 229,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND OSF

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OSF SEAT RUNNERS

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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PUJ 939M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 PUJ 939M, 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 PUJ 939M registered?

PUJ 939M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 May 1974.

Is PUJ 939M safe to buy?

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