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AMM 679T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,545 mi
Last recorded23,545 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMM 679T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 23,545 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 23,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,110 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

offside and nearside front bumpstop rubbers missing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 23,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

offside and nearside front bumpstop rubbers missing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,544 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,143 miles

nearside front lower section of the front axle badly corroded

play in steering idler

Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,965 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 20,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,303 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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AMM 679T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 48,333 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 AMM 679T, 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 47 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AMM 679T registered?

AMM 679T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is AMM 679T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMM 679T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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