MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All rear lamps poor light output
Nearside front brake hose ferrule corroding
Offside front sill/step corroded
Rear reflectors poor
Steering operation heavy
Suspension low
Wear in steering idler
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
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)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
All rear lamps poor light output
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake hose ferrule corroding
Offside front sill/step corroded
Rear reflectors poor
Steering operation heavy
Suspension low
Wear in steering idler
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content reading high
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front sill step corroded
Slight play in steering idler
Steering drag link ball joint slight wear/play
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine runs rough, suspect weak mixture
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content reading very low
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content reading high
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front sill step corroded
Slight play in steering idler
Steering drag link ball joint slight wear/play
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f door step corroded
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
o/s/f door step corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Delivery Van?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AYF 709T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 AYF 709T, 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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What year was AYF 709T registered?
AYF 709T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 20 April 1979.
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