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EGO 459T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Green Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

24,910 mi
Last recorded24,910 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGO 459T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 24,910 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front axle beam slight corrosion

Slight play in steering box output shaft

Fail 4 Aug 2022 24,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front axle beam slight corrosion

Slight play in steering box output shaft

Pass 7 Apr 2021 23,836 miles

Nearside Front axle advanced corrosion

Offside Front axle advanced corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2021 23,826 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front axle advanced corrosion

Offside Front axle advanced corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2020 23,116 miles

Front axle/subframe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 23,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front axle/subframe slightly corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 22,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 22,532 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,290 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 21,947 miles

Near side rear brake has a slight low reading

Off side front brake has a slight bind

Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,893 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 21,893 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,299 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,937 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 20,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,253 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 20,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,491 miles

O/S/F TYRE SMALL CRACKS IN TREAD

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,361 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,962 miles

\\\ wear in steering idler \\\\ driver door rusty \\\\

Pass 13 Oct 2006 17,791 miles

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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EGO 459T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Green with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EGO 459T, 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 EGO 459T registered?

EGO 459T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 4 September 1978.

Is EGO 459T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGO 459T shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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