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EJR 234L

1972 Volkswagen Variant

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Variant44,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJR 234L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,913 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 87,912 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,274 miles

Front bulk head area corroding

Nearside Front inner wing corroding

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some corrosion under side rear

Fail 4 Apr 2019 86,273 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling on fuel pipes (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front bulk head area corroding

Nearside Front inner wing corroding

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

some corrosion under side rear

Fail 27 Mar 2019 86,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

bottom of near side front a post corroded

front baulk head area corroded

near side front inner wing area corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,441 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead panel. (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion upper inner wing panel corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion by bumper mounting and spare wheel. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion by bumper mounting and spare wheel. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise/roughness.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 85,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead panel. (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion upper inner wing panel corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion by bumper mounting and spare wheel. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion by bumper mounting and spare wheel. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise/roughness.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise/roughness.

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,139 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 83,085 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,276 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 77,278 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 80,611 miles

N/S/R.bumper mounting corroded.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,208 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,735 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 72,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,423 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,527 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,731 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 67,221 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 67,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs that n/s/f tyre has hit body on lock but did not on test

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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EJR 234L is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,551 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJR 234L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJR 234L is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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