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AFK 238S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,211 mi
Last recorded3,211 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 238S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 3,211 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear wheelarches corroded(covered up). Sills etc corroded, general corrosion underneath

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 3,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn very unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure and leaking slightly from bulge (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Towbar retaining device missing Possibly NS rear as well (6.6.3a)

Offside Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Noise NS front hub?

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear wheelarches corroded(covered up). Sills etc corroded, general corrosion underneath

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 3,205 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake tube corroded away (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner sill panel corroded through and outer

Nearside door mirror broken

Offside Outer door handle missing

Rear both nearside and offside rear inner and outer sill panels corroded through

Rear cross member and bracing struts corroded

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all chassis rails corroded

offside rear drive shaft bolt missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 2,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside suspension low

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,990 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,822 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 94,819 miles

Centre Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 93,096 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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AFK 238S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 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 AFK 238S, 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 48 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 AFK 238S registered?

AFK 238S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 June 1978.

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