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FBE 519L

1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,993 mi
Last recorded44,993 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van53,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBE 519L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDelivery Van
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,993 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Sep 2021 44,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,802 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 5 Aug 2020 44,798 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Fom master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From master cylinder to union (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From union to offside brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 43,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 43,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inlet to box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative sitting on bump stops (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative sitting on bump stops (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inlet to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,936 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 42,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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FBE 519L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 53,996 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 FBE 519L, 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 53 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 FBE 519L registered?

FBE 519L is a 1973 Volkswagen Delivery Van, first registered on 15 March 1973.

Is FBE 519L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBE 519L shows 8 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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