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WDX 477A

1963 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,522 mi
Last recorded17,522 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Transporter36,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDX 477A
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,521 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 17,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 17,475 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 16,909 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 16,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,777 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 16,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE KING PIN

Pass 2 Oct 2009 11,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle is noticably lower on the o/s/f than it is to the n/s/f

Fail 2 Oct 2009 11,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle is noticably lower on the o/s/f than it is to the n/s/f

Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,812 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 5,186 miles

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

no nsf or rear seats fitted at time of test.

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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WDX 477A is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1963 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 36,078 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 WDX 477A, 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 63 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WDX 477A registered?

WDX 477A is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 November 1963.

Is WDX 477A safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDX 477A shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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