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ARX 799T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

69,130 mi
Last recorded69,130 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2006
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARX 799T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2006 69,130 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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ARX 799T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 ARX 799T, 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 ARX 799T registered?

ARX 799T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 8 June 1979.

Is ARX 799T safe to buy?

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