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EKT 698L

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,699 mi
Last recorded13,699 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKT 698L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 13,699 miles

both front inner arches and steps

Pass 12 Jan 2017 13,673 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

all floors and steps slight corrosion

all steering joint dust covers perished

both rear brake back plates heavily rusty

heavily undersealed and heavily welded

idle speed irratic

Pass 22 Jan 2016 13,561 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,478 miles

1 nsr park brake getting lazy 2 osr service brake getting a bit lazy

Pass 23 Jan 2014 13,379 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 13,319 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 13,267 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 13,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,204 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f floor/step corroded but been welded

vehicle heavily welded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 13,204 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f floor/step corroded but been welded

vehicle heavily welded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 131,189 miles

1 under side of camper covered in thick under seal 2 both front seatbelt mounts corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2010 13,185 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 under side of camper covered in thick under seal 2 both front seatbelt mounts corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,025 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 13,023 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

under side of camper covered in under seal

Pass 19 Jan 2007 12,932 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 12,890 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 12,890 miles

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 698L is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,373 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 EKT 698L, 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 55 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 698L registered?

EKT 698L is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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