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EKP 356K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,106 mi
Last recorded74,106 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 356K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 74,106 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 73,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no grommets for wiring through under body

slight corrosion to remote oil filter

Pass 29 Feb 2020 73,672 miles

Oil filter s rusty.

Wiring through chassis with no gromets.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 73,472 miles

Engine oil filter corroding.

Horn note is a little harsh.

Mains wiring run through chassis and under floor with no protection.

No spreader plates fitted to additional seat belt mounts.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,236 miles

Mains electrical cable 230v run under floor and through chassis with no protection.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 72,916 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 72,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,238 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,245 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 70,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,923 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,345 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 70,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r cv boot split

Fail 29 Sep 2008 69,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 63,615 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 63,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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EKP 356K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EKP 356K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKP 356K registered?

EKP 356K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is EKP 356K safe to buy?

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