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EKP 373K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,841 mi
Last recorded17,841 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 373K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 17,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 17,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 16,647 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread/edge

Fail 20 May 2015 16,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread/edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 14,632 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 11,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 73,564 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 72,222 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,164 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 70,041 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,776 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 66,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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 373K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 373K, 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 373K registered?

EKP 373K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is EKP 373K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 373K shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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