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EAD 208L

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,174 mi
Last recorded4,174 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAD 208L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 4,174 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 2,958 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 1,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 14 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 96,554 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 93,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 93,006 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 93,006 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2006 91,698 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering pivot point

Fail 23 Mar 2006 91,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in steering pivot point

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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EAD 208L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 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 EAD 208L, 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 54 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 EAD 208L?

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What year was EAD 208L registered?

EAD 208L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is EAD 208L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAD 208L shows 10 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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