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ELK 433J

1970 Volkswagen 1300

Blue Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,534 mi
Last recorded19,534 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELK 433J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 19,534 miles

n/s floor pan to inner sill and rear floor pan adjacent to shock absorber support bracket is slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 13,934 miles

n/s/r floor by rear jacking point is slightly corroded

steering arm to steering box has slight play.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 43,054 miles

Body has slight corrosion few places under the floor (6.1.B.2)

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

slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 92,296 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 92,290 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 92,227 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no front bumper fitted

spare wheel well corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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ELK 433J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1300 in Blue with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELK 433J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 56 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ELK 433J registered?

ELK 433J is a 1970 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 13 November 1970.

Is ELK 433J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELK 433J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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