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EEL 964L

1973 Volkswagen Variant

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,652 mi
Last recorded27,652 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Variant51,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 964L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVariant
Year1973
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,652 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,557 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side front and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,757 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 17,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Variant?

Based on 1,684 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
766
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
position lamp(s) not working 60
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
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EEL 964L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Variant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Variant fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EEL 964L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Variant typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 53 years old, this Volkswagen Variant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEL 964L registered?

EEL 964L is a 1973 Volkswagen Variant, first registered on 14 May 1973.

Is EEL 964L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 964L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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