MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,943 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advise n/s front tyre wearing bon outer edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EFA 491L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 54,771 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 EFA 491L, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EFA 491L registered?
EFA 491L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 1973.
Is EFA 491L safe to buy?
The MOT history for EFA 491L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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