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DLB 104T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

20,999 mi
Last recorded20,999 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLB 104T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,999 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 20,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords VERY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,999 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 20,999 miles

Battery insecure AUXILLARY BATTERY (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,999 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front chassis leg slight corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2016 20,999 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front chassis leg slight corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,840 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 20,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 20,486 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,415 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 20,407 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,390 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 29,364 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 17,716 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 17,716 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear floors corroded nearside front panel corroded

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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DLB 104T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DLB 104T, 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.

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What year was DLB 104T registered?

DLB 104T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 12 October 1978.

Is DLB 104T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLB 104T shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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