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EKB 135K

1972 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,502 mi
Last recorded67,502 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Type 254,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKB 135K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 67,502 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 67,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,776 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 63,768 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 May 2015 62,823 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 62,823 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,158 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 62,145 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,035 miles

Both front tyres have shallow cracks around sidewalls.

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

Poor beam pattern from offside headlamp.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 60,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both front tyres have shallow cracks around sidewalls.

Drivers door difficult to open from inside.

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

Some movement in rear suspension trailing arm bushes.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,301 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

clip on exhaust pipe loose

off side rear floor starting to rust

Fail 18 Jun 2010 59,287 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

clip on exhaust pipe loose

off side rear floor starting to rust

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 57,694 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 30 May 2007 57,639 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding

Poor nearside dip beam pattern

Pass 30 May 2007 57,639 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside rear brake binding

Poor nearside dip beam pattern

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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EKB 135K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 54,248 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKB 135K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EKB 135K is a 1972 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 17 February 1972.

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