CarVerify

Free Car Check

EMY 730J

1971 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Petrol 1285cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,950 mi
Last recorded96,950 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Unknown43,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMY 730J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,950 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 96,945 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 95,948 miles

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
Full Volkswagen Unknown reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EMY 730J is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 43,909 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 EMY 730J, 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 55 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 EMY 730J?

You can check the full history of EMY 730J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EMY 730J registered?

EMY 730J is a 1971 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 4 March 1971.

Is EMY 730J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMY 730J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMY 730J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EMY 730J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.