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AMT 258T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,216 mi
Last recorded60,216 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMT 258T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 60,216 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,894 miles

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight play in the steering.

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

front brakes has only just met the front brake imblance requirements

parking brake has just met the required park brake efficiency

Fail 26 Jul 2012 58,894 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight play in the front wheels.

Slight play in the steering.

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,517 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

body has surface rust

Pass 6 May 2010 54,839 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 51,126 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,126 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,646 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 12,911 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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AMT 258T is a 1979 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 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 AMT 258T, 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.

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AMT 258T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 13 June 1979.

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