MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,213 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to T-piece (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front crossmember nearside upper corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to T-piece (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to T-piece (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front crossmember nearside upper corroded but not within prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to T-piece (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
nearside front wheel bearing noisey when rotated but not excessive at time of test
rear inner lower sills/body corroded but not excessive
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front wheel bearing noisey when rotated but not excessive at time of test
rear inner lower sills/body corroded but not excessive
under side of vehicle has corrosion but not excessive at time of test
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
under side of vehicle has corrosion but not excessive at time of test
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
rear metal brake pipes have slight corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?
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AKO 879T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 AKO 879T, 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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AKO 879T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 6 October 1978.
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