MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,806 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All ball joint not fitted all the way in housing, slight gap .
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s & n/s wheel arch (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer not working o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety o/s & n/s rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All ball joint not fitted all the way in housing, slight gap .
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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ERL 958K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 ERL 958K, 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.
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What year was ERL 958K registered?
ERL 958K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1971.
Is ERL 958K safe to buy?
The MOT history for ERL 958K shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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