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AYO 785T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,414 mi
Last recorded43,414 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYO 785T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,414 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,655 miles

knock and play in steering system

oil leak(s) from pushrod area

slight hand brake travel

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 5 Apr 2018 41,655 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets require adjusting (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (7.2.3)

knock and play in steering system

oil leak(s) from pushrod area

slight hand brake travel

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,556 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 40,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 40,543 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,703 miles

Both front shock absorber bottom bushes in poor condition.

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Slight movement in drivers seat base.

Slight play in all steering joints.

Under vehicle heavily under sealed.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 38,701 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front shock absorber bottom bushes in poor condition.

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Slight movement in drivers seat base.

Slight play in all steering joints.

Under vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,314 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 37,103 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 37,103 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

extensive corrosion of vehicle body, tape repairs

Pass 12 Jul 2006 36,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

extensive corrosion & damage throughout vehicle †body.

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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AYO 785T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AYO 785T, 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 AYO 785T registered?

AYO 785T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 6 June 1979.

Is AYO 785T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYO 785T shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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