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EYD 734T

1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,314 mi
Last recorded59,314 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van45,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYD 734T
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2006 59,314 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 59,314 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

o/s/r torsion bar tube becoming weak with corrosion

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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EYD 734T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EYD 734T, 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

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What year was EYD 734T registered?

EYD 734T is a 1978 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 7 November 1978.

Is EYD 734T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYD 734T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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