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TTF 521M

1974 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,520 mi
Last recorded54,520 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 Volkswagen Transporter57,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTF 521M
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,554 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,049 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,795 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 49,789 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

mainbear worning light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,146 miles

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,838 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,170 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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TTF 521M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TTF 521M, 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 TTF 521M registered?

TTF 521M is a 1974 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1974.

Is TTF 521M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTF 521M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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