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EEL 408L

1973 Volkswagen Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,782 mi
Last recorded6,782 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 408L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 6,782 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Severe engine oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2009 6,777 miles

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

Severe engine oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2007 3,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake inbalance 20%

Fail 10 Oct 2007 3,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 999 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 992 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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EEL 408L is a 1973 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EEL 408L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEL 408L registered?

EEL 408L is a 1973 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 2 March 1973.

Is EEL 408L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 408L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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