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EMG 125J

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,442 mi
Last recorded68,442 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMG 125J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,817 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 May 2016 65,730 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2015 62,410 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished/cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2015 62,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished/cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f floor well corroded through advise weld repair

n/s/f jacking point arm corroded through advise weld repair

o/s front to rear chassis corroded

o/s inner track rod end minor play

o/s/f foot step corroded through advise weld repair

steering arm from box to idler front and rear track rod ends minor play

Fail 19 Mar 2014 61,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f floor well corroded through advise weld repair

n/s/f jacking point arm corroded through advise weld repair

o/s front to rear chassis corroded

o/s inner track rod end minor play

o/s/f foot step corroded through advise weld repair

steering arm from box to idler front and rear track rod ends minor play

steering idler minor play

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,331 miles

ALL cvj boots cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery insercure and try corroded through

both rear shockabsorbers corroded

o/s front rear chassis member corroded

steering disc cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2013 57,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

ALL cvj boots cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insercure and try corroded through

both rear shockabsorbers corroded

o/s front rear chassis member corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded and grooved

steering disc cracked

throttle cable corroded and thin

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,429 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,943 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 55,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,756 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 55,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,492 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2005 54,269 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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EMG 125J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 EMG 125J, 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 56 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EMG 125J registered?

EMG 125J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 November 1970.

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