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EGH 526J

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,138 mi
Last recorded91,138 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGH 526J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,138 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 90,179 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,029 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Jul 2013 88,017 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,404 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 86,376 miles

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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EGH 526J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EGH 526J, 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 EGH 526J registered?

EGH 526J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 1970.

Is EGH 526J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGH 526J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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