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EVK 410K

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,708 mi
Last recorded77,708 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVK 410K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,708 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

driveshaft gaitors worn

nearside rear underbody corroded,not within prescribed area

Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,705 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

driveshaft gaitors worn

nearside rear underbody corroded,not within prescribed area

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,768 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

knocking from steering

no plat elamp slightly dim

rear driveshaft gaitors splitting

Pass 28 Oct 2009 75,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear no plates held on with cable ties,not insecure for test

no plate lamp dim,ok for test

o/s and n/s rear driveshaft gaitors split

washer jets slightly weak ok for test.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 73,953 miles

no plate lamp dim,ok for test.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear inner c.v boot split.

offside front tyre bald on outer edge,no cords exposed.

offside rear inner and outer c.v boots split.

windscreen washers slightly blocked, ok for test.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,056 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 70,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 86,293 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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EVK 410K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVK 410K, 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 EVK 410K registered?

EVK 410K is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 October 1971.

Is EVK 410K safe to buy?

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