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DBU 245T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

10,984 mi
Last recorded10,984 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBU 245T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 10,984 miles

Front bumper retaining panel corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside under inner sill corroded and holed

general rusting / corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2016 10,870 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front door step corrosion

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front door step corrosion

Offside under sill corrosion

general rusty areas to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2016 10,870 miles

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

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front door step corrosion

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front door step corrosion

Offside under sill corrosion

general rusty areas to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2014 10,101 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 10,101 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)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 96,801 miles

generall corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 May 2013 96,801 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

generall corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,225 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

generall dryness/surface corossion to underbody

nearside rear drive shaft gaitor cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2012 9,221 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,899 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 7,899 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,699 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 61,695 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 1,967 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering joints

Fail 8 Apr 2009 1,827 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 18 Apr 2008 94,393 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 94,390 miles

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 94,242 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 94,242 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 245T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DBU 245T, 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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DBU 245T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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