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EMB 814K

1972 Volkswagen Unknown

Cream Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,541 mi
Last recorded48,541 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Unknown39,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMB 814K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 48,541 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 48,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,524 miles

under body under sealed

Fail 8 Dec 2016 48,524 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under body under sealed

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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EMB 814K is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown in Cream with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 39,044 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMB 814K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EMB 814K?

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What year was EMB 814K registered?

EMB 814K is a 1972 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 25 February 1972.

Is EMB 814K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMB 814K shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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