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EPV 71H

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,962 mi
Last recorded45,962 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPV 71H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 45,962 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 45,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring fouling upper arm (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement output shaft (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring fouling upper arm (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Flexi brake hose rubbing on speedo cable

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 45,865 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,101 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,067 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,879 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,971 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,855 miles

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

no tow bar electrics fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2014 43,236 miles

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

no towbar electrics fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,077 miles

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

no towbar socket fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2013 40,077 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

no towbar socket fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,013 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,024 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,969 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,700 miles

near side track rod end has movement in both ball joints

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,424 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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EPV 71H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EPV 71H, 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 EPV 71H registered?

EPV 71H is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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