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COF 943V

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,443 mi
Last recorded57,443 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOF 943V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 57,443 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust over hangs rear of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,317 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 56,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cill area inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cill area outer and inner near jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Not enough travel (2.4.F.3)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Axle mounting /suspension carrier repaired by welding (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,003 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,511 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 54,495 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,577 miles

nearside and offside front jacking points corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,965 miles

nearside and offside front axle tube corroded

nearside and offside front floors corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,117 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 50,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,596 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 36,596 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,673 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 33,636 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,992 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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COF 943V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 COF 943V, 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 COF 943V registered?

COF 943V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 21 August 1979.

Is COF 943V safe to buy?

The MOT history for COF 943V shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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