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EUD 236K

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

29,589 mi
Last recorded29,589 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUD 236K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,267 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 29,267 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 28,708 miles

Engine has small oil leak

Gearbox has small oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight movement in front steering joints

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,257 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,048 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 26,036 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,982 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,158 miles

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in steering column top bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 22,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in steering column top bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 209,468 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 18,455 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play steering idler pivot

Fail 17 Apr 2010 18,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play steering idler pivot

Pass 13 May 2009 15,507 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 15,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,285 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side rear drive shaft bolts seem tight now

off side mirror missing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 15,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 15,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side rear inner drive shaft coupling bolts loose

off side front mirror missing

Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,156 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 15,156 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 13,612 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 13,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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EUD 236K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EUD 236K, 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 EUD 236K registered?

EUD 236K is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 1972.

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The MOT history for EUD 236K shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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