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EHO 254K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1585cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,187 mi
Last recorded24,187 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHO 254K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,585cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 24,140 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamps loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/ chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 23,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 22,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 22,973 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 21,397 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2012 21,397 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,085 miles

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

horn intermittent (working at time of test)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,658 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 14,709 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 13,485 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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EHO 254K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,585cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 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 EHO 254K, 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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EHO 254K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is EHO 254K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHO 254K shows 14 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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