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EKT 194L

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,896 mi
Last recorded70,896 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKT 194L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,896 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 70,893 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,481 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 70,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,622 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 69,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

nearside front sill corroded

offside front chassis leg corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,991 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 64,991 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,564 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 63,562 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,220 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 63,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,671 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 62,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on edges

main beam warning light not working

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,699 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 61,693 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f bumper mounting bolt loose

oil leak

slight blow from o/s/r exhaust

slight leak from steering box

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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EKT 194L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EKT 194L, 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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What year was EKT 194L registered?

EKT 194L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is EKT 194L safe to buy?

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