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EDP 358K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,441 mi
Last recorded9,441 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDP 358K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,549cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 9,441 miles

n/s/f chassis slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 9,436 miles

n/s/r outer sill coroded

o/s/r inner and outer sill coroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 9,436 miles

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/r outer sill coroded

o/s/r inner and outer sill coroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 8,332 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear sill corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 8,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear sill corroded

offside front jacking point corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,658 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 7,658 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 6,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 5,874 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 5,874 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 5,591 miles

Oil leak

seat belt mounts corroading

Fail 1 Aug 2011 5,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

seat belt mounts corroading

Pass 22 Jul 2010 4,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 2,767 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 2,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wheel bearing noise offside front

Pass 8 Aug 2008 1,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 836 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 99,835 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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EDP 358K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,549cc 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 EDP 358K, 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

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What year was EDP 358K registered?

EDP 358K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 1972.

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