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EKH 778K

1972 Volkswagen Variant

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,663 mi
Last recorded45,663 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Variant44,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 778K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,663 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 44,901 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 44,555 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 44,547 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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EKH 778K is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKH 778K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKH 778K?

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What year was EKH 778K registered?

EKH 778K is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is EKH 778K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 778K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKH 778K have outstanding finance?

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