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CLU 837T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

21,859 mi
Last recorded21,859 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLU 837T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2020 21,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front inner valance panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f inner wheel arch and door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

drivers door slightly difficult to close

fuel pump fuel hose perished

gear linkage worn

parking brake performance 16%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

steering idler arm, slight play

suspect odometer not working

vehicles battery flat, and difficult to start

Pass 2 Jul 2019 21,013 miles

steering idler arm, slight play

suspect odometer not working

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake master cylinder pipe, (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery in low state of charge

n/s door step slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre, worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2019 21,013 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s door steps corroded,,, recommend attention

o/s and n/s front/centre floor pans corroded,, recommend attention

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint, dust cover perished

steering idler arm, slight play

Pass 4 May 2018 19,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery appears in low state of charge

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s and n/s front floor panels corroded,, recommend attention

Fail 18 Apr 2018 19,032 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/baulkhead (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/baulkhead (3.1.9)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery in low state of charge

o/s and n/s front floor panels corroded,, recommend attention

Pass 7 Oct 2016 17,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear end/ steering idle arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play centre steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers sun visor, recommend attention

n/s/r foot brake performance lower than o/s/r

vehicle struggled to pass exhaust emissions test,, recommend check

Fail 23 Sep 2016 16,719 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o/s and n/s rear joints (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded, holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play rear end/ steering idle arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play centre steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers sun visor, recommend attention

n/s/r foot brake performance lower than o/s/r

parking brake performance 18%, mot pass mark 16%,, recommend check

Pass 22 Sep 2015 9,527 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

advise condition of lighting relay

Fail 16 Sep 2015 9,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear footbrake performance lower than nearside

Pass 20 May 2014 6,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres, sidewalls slightly perished

drivers seat cushion torn

no interior mirror fitted

offside and nearside dip beam images slightly cloudy and deminished,, recommend check

Fail 12 May 2014 6,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres, sidewalls slightly perished

drivers seat cushion torn

no interior mirror fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 6,643 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 6,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

battery warning light on

Pass 6 May 2011 6,550 miles

corrosion at nsr jacking point and nsr crossmember bumper mounting

temperory fuel cap fitted (locking)

Pass 6 May 2010 5,794 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 5,794 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,066 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 54,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 4,082 miles

All hose ferrules slightly corroded

Oil leak

all tyres (cracking to walls)

both front wheels (brakes binding)

front number plate damaged

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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CLU 837T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 CLU 837T, 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.

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CLU 837T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 12 September 1978.

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