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EKM 132K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,886 mi
Last recorded43,886 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKM 132K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,886 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,648 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,803 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 41,803 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,722 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 41,712 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backplate (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backplate (3.1.9)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings various places throughout underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 41,327 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 41,327 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 40,963 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wheel bearing but not rough when rotated

Fail 27 May 2015 40,963 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wheel bearing but not rough when rotated

Pass 28 May 2014 39,452 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 39,450 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front cross member corroded on nearside

Front number plate cracked

Nearside lower swivel protective rubber split

Nearside rear back plate corroded

Offside outer drive shaft gaiter insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 28 Apr 2005 37,346 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2005 37,339 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front and rear jacking points corroded

under trays in the center corroded and holed

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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EKM 132K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EKM 132K, 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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EKM 132K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 1972.

Is EKM 132K safe to buy?

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