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EPO 208L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,084 mi
Last recorded25,084 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPO 208L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,084 miles

All four tyres have age related cracking

Body has slight corrosion General age related corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 25,075 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Compensator valve (3.6.A.1)

All four tyres have age related cracking

Body has slight corrosion General age related corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 24,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,302 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 24,302 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,165 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 24,148 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,201 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 23,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 21,499 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 21,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,328 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 20,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,353 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 18,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,359 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 69,359 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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EPO 208L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EPO 208L, 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 EPO 208L registered?

EPO 208L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is EPO 208L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPO 208L shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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