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EYA 833J

1971 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,597 mi
Last recorded11,597 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen Transporter49,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYA 833J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 11,597 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2012 11,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 11,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,815 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 9,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 7,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 5,270 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 3,149 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 2,528 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 2,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EYA 833J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 49,373 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 EYA 833J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EYA 833J registered?

EYA 833J is a 1971 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 May 1971.

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