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DAR 52T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Cream Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,794 mi
Last recorded76,794 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAR 52T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 76,794 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has corrosion to n/s/r outer and inner sills also chassis in engine bay area also body in various places

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,446 miles

outer sills corroding but not within any prescribed areas.

Pass 29 May 2009 73,611 miles

ns inner sill corroding but not within any prescribed areas.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,189 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 71,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

inner and outer sill corroded various other places corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 68,850 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 68,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,569 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 64,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/window quarter made of wood, cannot be used as a window.

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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DAR 52T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Cream with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DAR 52T, 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 DAR 52T registered?

DAR 52T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 12 June 1979.

Is DAR 52T safe to buy?

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