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AHK 235S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,958 mi
Last recorded94,958 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHK 235S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,958 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front and rear wheel bearings slight wear

Offside rear drive shaft outer gaitor damaged /split advise replace

Fail 8 Apr 2014 92,632 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front and rear wheel bearings slight wear

Offside rear drive shaft outer gaitor damaged /split advise replace

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,612 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 86,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,573 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 78,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 78,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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AHK 235S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AHK 235S, 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 AHK 235S registered?

AHK 235S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 31 May 1978.

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