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AVV 382L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,183 mi
Last recorded8,183 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVV 382L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 8,183 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 8,183 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 6,804 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 6,798 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 4,615 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 4,610 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 3,270 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 2,370 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 2,163 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 2,156 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 1,963 miles

car tyres not van fitted & different size front to rear

Fail 5 Aug 2011 1,962 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

car tyres not van fitted & different size front to rear

Pass 15 Jul 2010 643 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 14 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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AVV 382L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 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 AVV 382L, 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 53 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 AVV 382L registered?

AVV 382L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 23 January 1973.

Is AVV 382L safe to buy?

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