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EVP 959L

1972 Volkswagen Variant

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,438 mi
Last recorded54,438 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Variant44,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVP 959L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 May 2018 54,438 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 54,438 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 48,832 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,401 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 45,688 miles

Nearside rear chassis has corrosion but not affecting strength of structure

Offside rear chassis has corrosion but not affecting strength of structure

Steering box weeping

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,253 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,451 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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EVP 959L is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 44,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EVP 959L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EVP 959L?

You can check the full history of EVP 959L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EVP 959L registered?

EVP 959L is a 1972 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 6 September 1972.

Is EVP 959L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVP 959L shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVP 959L have outstanding finance?

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