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ELX 957T

1979 Volkswagen Van

White Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,757 mi
Last recorded87,757 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELX 957T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 87,748 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 87,284 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 87,033 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 86,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 85,936 miles

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 17 May 2013 84,615 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 83,328 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 83,323 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 82,250 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 82,218 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,446 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 81,442 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot insecure

offside rear outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 28 May 2008 80,302 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 80,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/REAR OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITER SPLIT

Pass 29 May 2007 78,194 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 78,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front o/s sill step corroded,,,,,,also..front o/s inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2007 78,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 75,825 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 75,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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ELX 957T is a 1979 Volkswagen Van in White with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELX 957T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 47 years old, this Volkswagen Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ELX 957T is a 1979 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 6 April 1979.

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