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DVU 43T

1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,202 mi
Last recorded90,202 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van48,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVU 43T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,202 miles

Nearside Front 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))

all underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,223 miles

offside front inner arch corroded but not excessive

offside front shocker lower bush slightly worn

rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,067 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 86,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 86,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,478 miles

steering idler on the front axle has slight play

vehicle has corrosion but not within prescribed areas

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,192 miles

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

n/s/upper and lower ball joint boots are splitting

steering idler on the front axle has slight play

vehicle has corrosion but not within prescribed areas

vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2013 83,097 miles

all steering realted joints have play

corrosion is present to van floor outside of 12"

vehicle is extensivly welded and undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,480 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,928 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,279 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 77,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 74,200 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,200 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 74,172 miles

Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,531 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 70,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,011 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 67,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 62,656 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 62,656 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 62,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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DVU 43T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DVU 43T, 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 DVU 43T registered?

DVU 43T is a 1979 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is DVU 43T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVU 43T shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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