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RYJ 71M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,481 mi
Last recorded93,481 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYJ 71M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,481 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,273 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,355 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 91,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 90,223 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 87,347 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 82,879 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 82,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 80,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 74,256 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 74,256 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 74,237 miles

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

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

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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RYJ 71M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYJ 71M, 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 RYJ 71M registered?

RYJ 71M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is RYJ 71M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYJ 71M shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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