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EMB 817K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,749 mi
Last recorded75,749 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMB 817K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 75,749 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 74,916 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 74,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 71,745 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 71,713 miles

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

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

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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EMB 817K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 EMB 817K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMB 817K registered?

EMB 817K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is EMB 817K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMB 817K shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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