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TKP 548N

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

97,928 mi
Last recorded97,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKP 548N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,928 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 97,928 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,795 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 97,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,606 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 97,418 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 97,418 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,052 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 96,872 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,481 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 96,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 95,380 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,244 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 94,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 89,829 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 89,817 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 89,804 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,984 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 86,959 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,293 miles

n/s/r hand brake cable outer casing worn and corroded

no spare wheel.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 84,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

high beam lamp in/op

n/s/r hand brake outer casing damaged.

no spare wheel.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 82,154 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 82,151 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Wipers slow.

n/s rear door rusted at bottom.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 80,558 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 80,554 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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TKP 548N is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TKP 548N, 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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What year was TKP 548N registered?

TKP 548N is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 1974.

Is TKP 548N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKP 548N shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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