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EWV 429L

1973 Volkswagen Unknown

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,421 mi
Last recorded21,421 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Unknown44,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWV 429L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 21,421 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 21,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 19,001 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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EWV 429L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 44,150 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EWV 429L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EWV 429L registered?

EWV 429L is a 1973 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is EWV 429L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWV 429L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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