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DVV 174T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

68,937 mi
Last recorded68,937 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVV 174T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2015 68,937 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose ball jiont to steering box (2.2.B.1c)

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose rear balljiont (2.2.B.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped into flexi hose clip missing (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner floor section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across floor (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped into flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped into flexi hose clip missing (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped into flexi hose clip missing (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure track rod end missing split pin (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure track rod end split pin missing (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DVV 174T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 DVV 174T, 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 DVV 174T?

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What year was DVV 174T registered?

DVV 174T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is DVV 174T safe to buy?

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