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EYF 912J

1971 Volkswagen 1300

Green Petrol 1285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,883 mi
Last recorded76,883 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 Volkswagen 130065,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYF 912J
MakeVolkswagen
Model1300
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,285cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,883 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 76,254 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 75,300 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 75,081 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1300?

Based on 685 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
791
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 57
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 42
Horn not working 34
Headlamp aim too high 31
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EYF 912J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300 in Green with a 1,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Volkswagen 1300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EYF 912J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1300 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen 1300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EYF 912J?

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What year was EYF 912J registered?

EYF 912J is a 1971 Volkswagen 1300, first registered on 23 February 1971.

Is EYF 912J safe to buy?

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