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YZA 518

1963 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,109 mi
Last recorded2,109 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1963 Volkswagen Transporter36,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYZA 518
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 2,109 miles

Offside Front brake slight drag

Offside Rear slight drag

Fail 27 Apr 2019 2,109 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side weak (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front brake slight drag

Offside Rear slight drag

Pass 28 Apr 2016 2,088 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 2,082 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 2,078 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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YZA 518 is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 YZA 518, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YZA 518?

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What year was YZA 518 registered?

YZA 518 is a 1963 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 1963.

Is YZA 518 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YZA 518 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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