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DBU 240T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,032 mi
Last recorded66,032 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 240T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 66,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 63,895 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 63,895 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 63,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 27,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,268 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 26,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,922 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey but no roughness felt

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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DBU 240T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DBU 240T, 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 DBU 240T registered?

DBU 240T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 8 May 1979.

Is DBU 240T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBU 240T shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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