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DBH 865T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,258 mi
Last recorded52,258 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBH 865T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 52,258 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 49,090 miles

Nearside Rear outer drive shaft gaiter pin hole

Offside Rear Inner outer drive shaft gaiter in poor condition

Offside Rear outer drive shaft gaiter pin hole

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 45,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,350 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 May 2016 39,854 miles

general corrosion

offside step corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,407 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 38,404 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 35,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 34,711 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,212 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear drive shaft gaitors split

Fail 19 May 2012 33,158 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear drive shaft gaitors split

Pass 16 May 2011 31,238 miles

O/s/r outer c vboot split.

Slight play steering idler.

Fail 16 May 2011 31,228 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/r outer c vboot split.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play steering idler.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,892 miles

o/s/r cv boot split

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,935 miles

o/s/r cv boot split

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,699 miles

repaired and under sealed

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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DBH 865T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DBH 865T, 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 DBH 865T registered?

DBH 865T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 9 January 1979.

Is DBH 865T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBH 865T shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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