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EAW 763L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,664 mi
Last recorded79,664 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 763L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

o/s front floor holed

o/s n/s sills corrossion presant

Pass 30 May 2013 79,314 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 79,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2013 79,297 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

steering very heavy

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,074 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,185 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light corrosion to all underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre sidewall lightly deteriated

Fail 25 Oct 2010 74,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,796 miles

drivers door very tight fit

some corrosion on both inner sillsbut not load bearing

Fail 4 Mar 2009 73,964 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion o/side inner sills

drivers door tight difficult to close

Pass 17 Aug 2007 72,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,499 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 69,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 69,498 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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EAW 763L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 51,356 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EAW 763L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAW 763L registered?

EAW 763L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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