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EGR 356S

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Gold Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,986 mi
Last recorded15,986 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGR 356S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,986 miles

Advise re-secure batteries.

Non-structural corrosion in various areas.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 15,965 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis/shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Advise re-secure batteries.

Non-structural corrosion in various areas.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,345 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,700 miles

brake test weight 1480kg

Pass 7 Jul 2014 130,084 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,728 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 12,726 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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EGR 356S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Gold with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EGR 356S, 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 EGR 356S registered?

EGR 356S is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 17 March 1978.

Is EGR 356S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGR 356S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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