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EWP 747J

1970 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,454 mi
Last recorded94,454 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1970 Volkswagen Transporter45,029 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWP 747J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,454 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,454 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,656 miles

brake pedal has a lot of travel .

Fail 20 Jul 2015 93,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pedal has a lot of travel .

Fail 3 Jun 2015 93,649 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

fuel cap sealing washer detorated .

Pass 5 Sep 2012 900,135 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis under sealed

Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,158 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 87,158 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,754 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,904 miles

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

colour change to blue

Pass 21 May 2007 78,582 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 78,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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EWP 747J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1970 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,029 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 EWP 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 56 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 EWP 747J registered?

EWP 747J is a 1970 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 December 1970.

Is EWP 747J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWP 747J shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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