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DHL 799V

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,685 mi
Last recorded64,685 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHL 799V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,685 miles

chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the engine mountings

Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the engine mountings

Pass 6 Jun 2006 63,654 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 60,636 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 60,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside mirrors cracked

slight play in steering idler

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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DHL 799V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DHL 799V, 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 DHL 799V registered?

DHL 799V is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is DHL 799V safe to buy?

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