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AKO 879T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,213 mi
Last recorded24,213 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKO 879T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 24,213 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 24,211 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,931 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 22,927 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,663 miles

under side of vehicle has corrosion but not excessive at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2013 21,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 20,855 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Aug 2011 20,829 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 18,471 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 18,462 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 15,720 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 15,714 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 14,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,859 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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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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What year was AKO 879T registered?

AKO 879T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 6 October 1978.

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