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ERL 819K

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,062 mi
Last recorded76,062 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 819K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 75,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 75,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust tail pipe missing

long brake pedal travel

n/s/r cv boot split

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 74,039 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,010 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,000 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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ERL 819K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ERL 819K, 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

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What year was ERL 819K registered?

ERL 819K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is ERL 819K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERL 819K shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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