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EAO 217K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,799 mi
Last recorded55,799 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAO 217K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 55,747 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step/ chassis by front floor and pedal mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached step box section corroded and holed at mounting point (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both near side and off side inner sills and floor sections corroded at non load bearing areas

Pass 17 May 2017 55,451 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,795 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on floor o/s n/s

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,531 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 54,522 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,266 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 54,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 54,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,611 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 52,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,562 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 50,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 49,291 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 47,109 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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EAO 217K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EAO 217K, 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.

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EAO 217K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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