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EKP 574L

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,593 mi
Last recorded37,593 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 574L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 37,593 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 36,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 36,221 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 35,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 34,126 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 34,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 33,962 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,396 miles

oil leaks

steering box damp

Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,172 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 32,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 31,025 miles

nearside rear handbrake effort low 90k

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 14 May 2013 30,124 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 30,121 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

slight play centre steering idler

Fail 15 Feb 2012 29,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

slight play centre steering idler

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2011 29,437 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,198 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 29,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,111 miles

Battery insecure

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside handbrake cables outers starting too crack

Fail 8 Oct 2007 27,111 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside handbrake cables outers starting too crack

Fail 20 Sep 2007 27,108 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

handbrake cables starting too crack outers

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,283 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all tyres are slightly perished

Fail 28 Sep 2006 22,283 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

all tyres are slightly perished

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 574L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 48,814 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 574L, 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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EKP 574L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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