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WDP 750J

1971 Volkswagen Variant

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

15,496 mi
Last recorded15,496 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Variant45,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDP 750J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,496 miles

under body heavily repaired and sealed

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2019 15,496 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

under body heavily repaired and sealed

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 15,188 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2017 15,120 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle under body has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2016 14,986 miles

Front number plate backing fading.

Under vehicle heavily repaired.

Very heavy surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,515 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 14,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 140,840 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 140,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 13,746 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 13,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,220 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 13,220 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 125,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,290 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 11,288 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 10,161 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 10,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 7,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 6,915 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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WDP 750J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 45,984 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 Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WDP 750J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WDP 750J registered?

WDP 750J is a 1971 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 4 January 1971.

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