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EHP 747L

1972 Volkswagen 1300

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,756 mi
Last recorded5,756 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen 130033,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 747L
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 5,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,989 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 4,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 2,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 2,760 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 1,610 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,175 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 10,172 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,682 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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EHP 747L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 33,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EHP 747L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EHP 747L registered?

EHP 747L is a 1972 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 2 August 1972.

Is EHP 747L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHP 747L shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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