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XAK 754

1962 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,524 mi
Last recorded60,524 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1962 Volkswagen Transporter42,981 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAK 754
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 60,127 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 80,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,305 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,061 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 68,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,198 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 57,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,329 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,756 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 55,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2007 14,392 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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XAK 754 is a 1962 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1962 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 42,981 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 XAK 754, 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 64 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 XAK 754 registered?

XAK 754 is a 1962 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 1962.

Is XAK 754 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAK 754 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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