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SKN 399M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,294 mi
Last recorded8,294 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 399M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 8,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 7,146 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 7,146 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 5,273 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 5,273 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 3,527 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 3,508 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 3,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 3,063 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2012 2,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 1,550 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 1,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 1,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake lever reserve travel just acceptable

Pass 21 Apr 2009 99,723 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake cable fouling on brake light switch

nearside front and offside front tyres severely cracked

nearside rear and offside rear outer c.v. gaiters cracking

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2009 99,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake cable fouling on brake light switch

nearside front and offside front tyres severely cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2008 99,118 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 98,575 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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SKN 399M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SKN 399M, 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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SKN 399M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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