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EVN 746L

1973 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,112 mi
Last recorded6,112 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Transporter54,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 746L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 6,112 miles

Rear Both shock absorber bolt washers missing, but still secure.***Strongly Advise Attention***

Fail 17 Jul 2019 16,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached components have no locking devises fitted (nylock nuts) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned fitted incorrectly giving no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment cables fowling on tubes (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box not properly attached has tight spot in straight ahead position poss over adjusted (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached no washers fitted (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box slight movement steering arms touch bottom arms on full suspension travel (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 6,064 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 6,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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EVN 746L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EVN 746L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EVN 746L?

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What year was EVN 746L registered?

EVN 746L is a 1973 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is EVN 746L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVN 746L shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EVN 746L have outstanding finance?

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