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TOT 614M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,535 mi
Last recorded52,535 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOT 614M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,535 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 48,899 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 47,540 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 47,523 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 44,763 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,946 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,176 miles

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

unable to check middle of chassie due to a under tray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,297 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,424 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 35,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,029 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 34,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre

rear shockers

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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TOT 614M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,679cc 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 TOT 614M, 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 TOT 614M registered?

TOT 614M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 May 1974.

Is TOT 614M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOT 614M 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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