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EMO 314V

1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,272 mi
Last recorded7,272 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van52,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMO 314V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 7,272 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 7,263 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 5,593 miles

fr n/s o/s foot wells corroded

all of under body showing corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2011 5,593 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all of under body showing corrosion

fr n/s o/s foot wells corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 1,904 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 1,893 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 99,786 miles

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

Oil leak

acceptable play in both inner track rod ends,

advance corrosion to underside.

both rear heat exchanges insecure.

exhaust emission on upper limit h.c levels(o.s bank).

o.s.f jacking point corroded.

o.s.r hand brake acceptable effort.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 99,451 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 99,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corossion forming to rear brake pipes.

handbrake efficiency just above minimum requirment of 16% at18%

has bench seat as specified passenger seat with one reel inertia belt only across seat.original equipment.

n/s passenger rear door lock defective.door opens & latches in closed position.

steering idler bushes worn.acceptable at this time.

vehicle has previous patch weld repairs to under body

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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EMO 314V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,217 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 EMO 314V, 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 46 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 EMO 314V registered?

EMO 314V is a 1980 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 10 March 1980.

Is EMO 314V safe to buy?

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