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982 FVW

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,472 mi
Last recorded20,472 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration982 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 20,472 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

battery tray slightly corroded

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

play in steering linkages

slight corrosion marked with white chalk

vehicle low

Fail 28 May 2016 20,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

play in steering linkages

slight corrosion marked with white chalk

Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,115 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

steering linkages have slight play

Fail 20 Jun 2015 20,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

no rear fog light

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

steering linkages have slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,181 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,705 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,995 miles

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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982 FVW is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 982 FVW, 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 53 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 982 FVW registered?

982 FVW is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 March 1973.

Is 982 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 982 FVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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