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EAA 481S

1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,718 mi
Last recorded5,718 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van49,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAA 481S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 5,718 miles

chassis under sealed

Pass 12 Oct 2018 5,242 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 3,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 14,620 miles

whole underbody covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,929 miles

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

both front door step areas holed by corrosion

o/s/f out rigger holed by corrosion

play to limit o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

big oil leak

boht front lower arm ball joint dust covers perished

corrosion offside front chassis

Fail 17 Jun 2013 99,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

big oil leak

boht front lower arm ball joint dust covers perished

corrosion offside front chassis

Pass 21 May 2012 98,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2011 97,037 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 96,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 94,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 90,624 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,948 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 88,948 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EAA 481S is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 49,230 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 EAA 481S, 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 49 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 EAA 481S registered?

EAA 481S is a 1977 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 12 September 1977.

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