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DGS 721T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,990 mi
Last recorded90,990 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGS 721T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 90,990 miles

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

front axel beam starting to heavly corrode

Fail 24 May 2007 90,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

rear axle beam starting to heavly corrode advise attention

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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DGS 721T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 45,399 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 DGS 721T, 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 48 years old, this Volkswagen Delivery Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DGS 721T?

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What year was DGS 721T registered?

DGS 721T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 11 December 1978.

Is DGS 721T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGS 721T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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