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DCD 105T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Maroon Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

44,073 mi
Last recorded44,073 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCD 105T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the ns join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill rusty

Nearside front seat belt unusual fitment.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor holed

steering idler slight freeplay

Fail 26 Sep 2018 44,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the ns join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill rusty

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor holed

steering idler slight freeplay

Pass 3 Jun 2017 41,407 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

driver seat slightly deteriorated

nearside front wheel arch slightly rusted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 25 May 2017 41,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

driver seat slightly deteriorated

nearside front wheel arch slightly rusted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 39,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear lenses faded

Fail 10 May 2016 39,151 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear lenses faded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,002 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 35,802 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,382 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 34,382 miles

Offside Inner 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)

Offside Outer 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,310 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 32,309 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,669 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,528 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 30,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,156 miles

nearside rear offside rear inner drive gaiter split

offside rear outer drive gaiter split

Fail 18 Feb 2010 29,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear offside rear inner drive gaiter split

offside rear outer drive gaiter split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,321 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 26,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,854 miles

slight leak from both rear shocks

Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,796 miles

front tyres have small cracks forming.service brake pedal rubber perishing.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,025 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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DCD 105T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Maroon with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DCD 105T, 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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DCD 105T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 13 July 1979.

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