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APN 229T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,151 mi
Last recorded79,151 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPN 229T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front flasher bulb fading

offside centre chassis cross member corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front flasher bulb fading

offside centre chassis cross member corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 77,984 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 77,982 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 76,086 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 73,515 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 70,412 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 69,209 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 69,209 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,873 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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APN 229T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 APN 229T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was APN 229T registered?

APN 229T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 18 December 1978.

Is APN 229T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APN 229T shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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