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ERL 958K

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,806 mi
Last recorded32,806 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 958K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 32,806 miles

All ball joint not fitted all the way in housing, slight gap .

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 32,806 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 32,090 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 31,934 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 31,934 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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