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ENJ 830K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,739 mi
Last recorded14,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENJ 830K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 14,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both inner sills corroded

chassis has slight corrosion in various areas

Fail 5 May 2015 98,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2013 91,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 22 Apr 2013 91,310 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 85,915 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,810 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 81,810 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,896 miles

corrosion of general body panels

Fail 10 Dec 2008 74,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion of general body panels

Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,241 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 61,209 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion of o/s/f floor pan

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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ENJ 830K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 ENJ 830K, 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.

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What year was ENJ 830K registered?

ENJ 830K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 June 1972.

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