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EMY 683J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,507 mi
Last recorded88,507 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMY 683J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,432 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,324 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,942 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 85,648 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front top swivel slight play

rear brake backing plates slightly damp

sill panels starting to rust

underside starting to rust

Fail 18 May 2010 85,641 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front wheel bearings slight play

nearside front top swivel slight play

rear brake backing plates slightly damp

sill panels starting to rust

underside starting to rust

Pass 13 May 2009 81,608 miles

inner sills starting to rust

rear brakes backing plates slightly damp

steering box slight movement

Pass 12 May 2008 80,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 78,758 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 78,185 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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EMY 683J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EMY 683J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EMY 683J?

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What year was EMY 683J registered?

EMY 683J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is EMY 683J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMY 683J shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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