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ELJ 316L

1973 Volkswagen Type 2

Green Petrol 1957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,843 mi
Last recorded30,843 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Type 251,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELJ 316L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,957cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 30,843 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake hoses poorly routed

front and rear suspension lowered

nearside front seat belt stalk poorly positioned

number plate lamp poorly positioned

offside and nearside rear suspension arms limited clearance with chassis

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Fail 28 May 2011 30,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake hoses poorly routed

front and rear suspension lowered

nearside front seat belt stalk poorly positioned

number plate lamp poorly positioned

offside and nearside rear suspension arms limited clearance with chassis

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,783 miles

underside has surface rust

Fail 2 Jun 2009 30,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

underside has surface rust

Pass 26 May 2007 30,779 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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ELJ 316L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 in Green with a 1,957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ELJ 316L, 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.

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What year was ELJ 316L registered?

ELJ 316L is a 1973 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 28 March 1973.

Is ELJ 316L safe to buy?

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