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EDH 844H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,141 mi
Last recorded54,141 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDH 844H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,141 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jun 2014 49,000 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2013 48,331 miles

front inner arches has slight corrosion

rear floor has slight corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,748 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,402 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,523 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,609 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,050 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,385 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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EDH 844H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 EDH 844H, 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 56 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 EDH 844H registered?

EDH 844H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1970.

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