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DLM 136T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,714 mi
Last recorded77,714 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLM 136T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 77,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,493 miles

Rear brakes could do with adjusting

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Jun 2016 65,381 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,331 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,616 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 59,615 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,850 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,870 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 50,870 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,165 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Feb 2011 46,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,931 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,101 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,100 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 28,265 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 28,265 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,916 miles

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

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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DLM 136T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLM 136T, 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 DLM 136T registered?

DLM 136T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 20 November 1978.

Is DLM 136T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLM 136T shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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