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EVB 747J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVB 747J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underseal

Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,440 miles

Corrosion to both front inner steps

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,378 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corriosion to nsf inner step

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 67,385 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,601 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 66,592 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,748 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF tyre wearimg on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF tyre wearimg on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,123 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 63,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,336 miles

Both side rear floor pannels corroded and week,

Engine oil leaks,

Nearside front door securing strap pivot loose.

Nearside front indicator showing slight white light,

Fail 13 Apr 2010 61,319 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Both side rear floor pannels corroded and week,

Engine oil leaks,

Nearside front door securing strap pivot loose.

Nearside front indicator showing slight white light,

Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,615 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 58,885 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,916 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 57,912 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steering box weaping

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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EVB 747J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EVB 747J, 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 EVB 747J registered?

EVB 747J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 March 1971.

Is EVB 747J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVB 747J shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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