MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)
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Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.
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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.
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How do I check the history of EWV 429L?
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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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