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EGF 957T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,670 mi
Last recorded71,670 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 957T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 71,670 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f lower ball joint boot leaking grease

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2017 70,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f lower ball joint boot leaking grease

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,740 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber damp

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,733 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,982 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 67,976 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 66,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 59,092 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 59,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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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EGF 957T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EGF 957T, 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 EGF 957T?

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What year was EGF 957T registered?

EGF 957T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 15 August 1978.

Is EGF 957T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGF 957T shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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