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908 ELD

1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,289 mi
Last recorded20,289 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van52,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration908 ELD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 20,289 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 20,267 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg at front axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,001 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,786 miles

steering wheel loose

Fail 8 Oct 2015 18,785 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

steering wheel loose

Pass 2 Oct 2014 19,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 19,122 miles

o/s/rear gator torn

Fail 5 Jul 2013 18,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,399 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 18,290 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery tray excessively corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 17,569 miles

corrosion at centre offside floorpan not inside prescribed area

Fail 12 May 2011 17,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion at centre offside floorpan not inside prescribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,626 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 16,626 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,168 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 16,168 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,979 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

movement at both rear hubs

Fail 30 Oct 2007 14,979 miles

Centre Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

movement at both rear hubs

movement at rear gearbox mount

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,350 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 14,350 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 11,588 miles

Centre Front Lower Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?

Based on 21,038 MOT tests across 1,834 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
994
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,834
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,223
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,126
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,121
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,016
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 889
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908 ELD is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,217 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 Delivery Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 908 ELD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Delivery Van typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 46 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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908 ELD is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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