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148 EKU

1977 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,880 mi
Last recorded9,880 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Transporter47,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration148 EKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 May 2012 9,880 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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148 EKU is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 47,763 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 148 EKU, 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 49 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 148 EKU registered?

148 EKU is a 1977 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 1977.

Is 148 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 148 EKU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 148 EKU have outstanding finance?

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