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EVN 450L

1972 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,279 mi
Last recorded85,279 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Transporter48,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 450L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,279 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 85,279 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt innr and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,291 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 77,291 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s brake reads 200 o/s brake reads 100 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,080 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 3,080 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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EVN 450L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EVN 450L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EVN 450L registered?

EVN 450L is a 1972 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is EVN 450L safe to buy?

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