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EKP 137K

1971 Volkswagen Unknown

Yellow Petrol 1276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,747 mi
Last recorded76,747 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Unknown43,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 137K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,276cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,747 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

rear of car corroded

rear of car modified

Fail 27 Feb 2017 76,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear of car corroded

rear of car modified

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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EKP 137K is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown in Yellow with a 1,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 43,909 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKP 137K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EKP 137K?

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What year was EKP 137K registered?

EKP 137K is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is EKP 137K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 137K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EKP 137K have outstanding finance?

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